Near Garretson in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Norway Lutheran Church

October 8, 2022

1. Norway Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. This bell that called the people to worship is placed here to the memory of the men and women who endured the dangers and hardships of pioneer life, and still found time and money to build churches for themselves and for those who should follow them, we are grateful for this rich heritage

I will always thank the Lord; I will never stop praising him. I will praise him for what he has done. Ps. 34:1,2a

History of Norway Congregation
1874 Organized
1886 East and West Ladies Aid organized
1890 New church dedicated
1890 Norway, Willow Creek, and Baltic joined as a parish
1902 Luther League organized
1921 to 1958 Norway, Palisade, and Zion joined as a parish
1965 Merged with Sherman
1971 Church destroyed by fire

Erected by Mr. & Mrs. I. J. Henjum.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Norwegian-Americans series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 43° 43.907′ N, 96° 35.386′ W. Marker is near Garretson, South Dakota,

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in Minnehaha County. It can be reached from 252nd Street east of 481st Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located in Norway Lutheran Cemetery in rural Garretson. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Garretson SD 57030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Dakota’s Yankton Sioux Tribe,

in East River,

and in Greater Sioux Falls.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Eleven Original Pioneer Families (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Norway Lutheran Church (a few steps from this marker); St. Paulus Lutheran (approx. 2 miles away); Garretson (approx. 4.4 miles away); Festival of Progress (approx. 4½ miles away); Village of Palisades (approx.

Norway Lutheran Church Marker in Norway Lutheran Cemetery image. Click for full size.

October 8, 2022

2. Norway Lutheran Church Marker in Norway Lutheran Cemetery

4½ miles away); Palisades State Park (approx. 4.6 miles away); 1908 Palisades Bridge (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Garretson.

Norway Lutheran Church Bell image. Click for full size.

October 8, 2022

3. Norway Lutheran Church Bell

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