First Permanent Colony in Door County Marker

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Ephraim in Door County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Permanent Colony in Door County

By Keith L, September 16, 2008

1. First Permanent Colony in Door County Marker

Inscription. Near
this spot
a Moravian
Congregation,
Reverend
A.M. Iverson, Pastor
landed May, 1853,
forming the first
permanent colony
in Door County
———
Erected 1923

Erected 1923.

Location. 45° 9.329′ N, 87° 10.237′ W. Marker is in Ephraim, Wisconsin, in Door County. Marker is on Water Street (State Highway 42) north of Cherry Street, on the left when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ephraim WI 54211, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Anderson Dock (approx. half a mile away); The Alexander Noble House (approx. 4.2 miles away); Baileys Harbor Lower Range Light (approx. 6.4 miles away); Halfway to the North Pole (approx. 10.5 miles away); The Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity (approx. 12.1 miles away); Jacksonport United Methodist Church (approx. 12.7 miles away); a different marker also named Halfway to the North Pole (approx. 13 miles away); Pilot Island Site (approx. 13.2 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. A Brief History of Ephraim. "The Village of Ephraim's cultural and historical heritage is a blend of Moravian culture and Norwegian ethnic heritage." (Submitted on January 29, 2009.)

By Keith L, September 16, 2008

2. First Permanent Colony in Door County Marker

2. Ephraim's Founding Father. "Iverson's first view of the area that would become Ephraim came from Eagle Island, now known as Horseshoe Island. The visit to the island, owned by fellow Norwegian immigrant Ole Larsen, was the culmination of a series of events and personal connections coupled with a strong desire to create a home for his budding congregation." (Submitted on January 29, 2009.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on January 29, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 643 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.