Norwegian Settlement
Odd Johnson and Viking Olsen from Voss, together with Aadne Sime from Vik in Sogn, were the first Norwegian settlers in Franklin County. They settled in Oakland Township. Their nearest post office was Dows, located near the border with Wright County.
Churches and Congregations
Otisgrove Congregation was established in 1870 by Pastor R. Amlund, who at that time belonged to the Norwegian Synod. It was the first Norwegian congregation in Franklin County, and its church was built in 1886.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
8 people recorded from this county. See all persons →
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