Early Norwegian Settlement
The first Norwegian in Junction City, where a small Norwegian community developed, was C. L. Hansen from Drammen. He settled there in 1893 and was followed by P. Jacobsen, K. K. Notland, and J. Larsen. A few Norwegians also lived in Eugene. The first known Norwegian there was A. M. Newman (Amund Nymon) from Målselvdalen.
Churches and Congregations
By 1905, Lane County had two Norwegian congregations. One belonged to the United Church, while the other was an independent congregation.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
3 people recorded from this county. See all persons →
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