Early Norwegian Settlement
The first known Norwegian settler in Wright County was Michael Johnson (Moen) from Selbu, near Trondheim. He settled at Smith Lake in 1858, but after a couple of years moved to Acton in Meeker County and later to Hennepin County, where further information about him is given.
Churches and Congregations
By 1907, Wright County had only one Norwegian congregation and one church. The congregation was Lutheran but was not affiliated with any larger church organization.
Norwegian Place Names
The only Norwegian place name in the county was Lund.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
8 people recorded from this county. See all persons →
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