Ham Lake in Anoka County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ham Lake
Photographed By McGhiever, June 30, 2017
1. The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ham Lake Marker
This church, the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ham Lake as it is called on the National Register of Historic Places, has a rich history. Founded in 1872, the building was constructed on land donated by Johan and Fredrika Magnuson shortly after their daughters Alida and Emilia died of typhoid fever and a need for a cemetery was realized. Originally laid to rest in their front yard, when the church was completed the two coffins were moved and became the first graves in the cemetery.
When the church was first built there were no local pastors, thus, whenever the families in the church wanted to hold a service someone would have to travel to Anoka to pick up the pastor and bring him back. Since that time the church has expanded and required new buildings, but despite its now limited use, the "Old Church" remains an important part of the history of Our Saviours Lutheran Church.
Erected 2005 by Our Saviours Lutheran Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 45° 17.621′ N, 93° 12.737′ W. Marker is in Ham Lake, Minnesota, in Anoka County. Marker is on Swedish Drive NE, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. History of the Rum River (approx. 9.6 miles away); Ribbons of Steel (approx. 10 miles away); Washburn Saw Mill (approx. 10.8 miles away); Anoka Post Office (approx. 10.8 miles away); Rum River Dam (approx. 10.8 miles away); Father Louis Hennepin's Exploration in 1680 (approx. 10.9 miles away); Robert W. Akin (approx. 11 miles away); The Stone House (approx. 11 miles away).
Also see . . . Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 5, 2022, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)
Photographed By McGhiever, June 30, 2017
2. The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ham Lake Marker
This view includes the 1872 church, with the marker just to the left of the front doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2022, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
