Norwegian Community
A number of Norwegians lived in Menominee, a fairly large city. Most of them came from the Ålesund and Kristiania (Oslo) areas, while others were scattered throughout the surrounding countryside.
Churches and Congregations
By 1905, Menominee County had three Norwegian congregations and two churches. Two congregations belonged to the Methodist Church and one to the United Church.
Public Office
Lawyer J. M. Opsahl had served as a judge in Menominee. He was the first Norwegian to hold public office in the county.
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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