Washburn County, Wisconsin

Norwegian Settlement

For many years, the Norwegian population of Washburn County was relatively small, but by the early twentieth century it had increased considerably. A number of Norwegians lived in Shell Lake and the surrounding area, as well as near Nobleton, Madge, Birchwood, and Long Lake.

Churches and Congregations

By 1905, there were three Norwegian congregations in Washburn County. Two belonged to the United Church and one to the Lutheran Free Church.

Sources:

[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]