Early Norwegian Settlement
The first substantial Norwegian settlement in Oregon was established at Silverton in 1872. P. K. Johnson from Stjørdal was the first Norwegian settler there.
Churches and Congregations
By 1905, Marion County had five Norwegian congregations and four churches. Two congregations belonged to the United Church, one to the Norwegian Synod, one to the Methodist Church, and one to the Adventist Church.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
Silverton (4)
Marion County (1)
McKee (1)
Mt. Angel (1)
7 people recorded from this county. See all persons →
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