Early Norwegian Settlement
Lars Næseth from Sogn was the first Norwegian settler in Teton County. He settled near Farmington in 1895. He was followed by Ed Bollerud, Joachim Pettersen, Nels Austad, Carl Hanson, Gunder Hanson, Ole Thompson, Gilbert Grande, C. Rudom, Enok Pettersen, J. L. Otnes, S. Lindseth, S. Otnes, Oluf Lindseth, Martin Larsen, Louis Tollefsen, and Tom Larsen. Cattle raising and mixed farming were the principal sources of income in the county.
Churches and Congregations
The only Norwegian congregation in Teton County was Trefoldigheds Congregation, established at Farmington in 1901 by Pastor A. Lunde. The congregation belonged to the Norwegian Synod.
Public Office
John E. Erickson was the first Norwegian to hold public office in Teton County. He was elected County Attorney in 1896 and District Judge in 1904.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
13 people recorded from this county. See all persons →
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