Kidder County, North Dakota

Norwegian Settlement

There were a number of Norwegian settlers in the vicinity of Langedal and Norway. Most of them came from Skudenes, near Stavanger.

Churches and Congregations

A Norwegian congregation was established in 1895. It was originally served by pastors of the United Church but was later served by pastors of the Norwegian Synod.

Public Office

L. S. Langedahl was the first, and by the time this account was written the only, Norwegian to hold public office in Kidder County. He was elected Commissioner in 1897.

Norwegian Place Names

The Norwegian place names in the county were Langedal and Norway.

Sources:

[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]