Early Norwegian Settlement
The first Norwegian settler in Montcalm County was Christian Olsen from Sebudberge in Åsnes. He settled at Lakeview in 1866. The Norwegian population of the county nevertheless remained small.
Churches and Congregations
The first and only Norwegian congregation in the county was established at Lakeview in 1877 by Pastor Ole Amble. By 1905, Amble was still serving the congregation. The church was built in 1889.
Norwegian Place Names
There was also a post office named Amble.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
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