Near Garretson in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Norway Lutheran Church
October 8, 2022
1. Norway Lutheran Church Marker
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: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 43° 43.907′ N, 96° 35.386′ W. Marker is near Garretson, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. Marker can be reached from 252nd Street east of 481st Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located in
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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. 4˝ miles away); Village of Palisades (approx. 4˝ 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.
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2. Norway Lutheran Church Marker in Norway Lutheran Cemetery
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3. Norway Lutheran Church Bell
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