Early Norwegian Settlement
The first Norwegian settler in Keya Paha County was Peter Haugen from Modum. He came from Pierce County, Wisconsin, and settled at Simpson in 1881. By 1905, he was both a farmer and Postmaster.
Public Office
Another Norwegian resident, John Scheie, served as County School Superintendent.
Norwegian Place Names
There was also a post office in Keya Paha County named Norden.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
Keya Paha County (1)
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