Early Norwegian Settlement
The first Norwegian known to have settled in the county was John Mitchell from Tysvær, Stavanger Amt, who settled at Rowe in 1855. He died in 1896. The first Norwegian settler in the vicinity of Emington was Ole K. Lewis from Aurland, Sogn.
Churches and Congregations
The first Norwegian congregation in the county was established at Rowe in 1863 by Pastor Peder Asbjørnsen of the Augustana Synod. The congregation built a church in 1864. By 1905, the county had nine Norwegian congregations and four churches. Eight congregations belonged to the United Church, while one belonged to Hauge’s Synod.
Norwegian Place Names
The county also had a place named Norman, which the source considered likely to be of Norwegian origin.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
6 people recorded from this county. See all persons →
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