Near Madison in Lake County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lake Madison Lutheran Church
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1. Lake Madison Lutheran Church Marker
"One generation shall praise the works to another and shall declare thy mighty acts." Psalm 145:4
Norwegian pioneer families came to South Dakota prairies near Madison making plans for ways to meet their spiritual needs.
In the sod house of Lars Johnson, located on the north shore of Lake Madison, sixteen voting members drew up a temporary constitution; therefore, organizing the church in September, 1878. A permanent constitution was adapted April 5, 1879 affiliating the church with the Norwegian Synod.
Built on this site in 1890, Lake Madison Lutheran Church was completed and dedicated in 1898.
We honor the pioneers who labored and sacrificed to establish a Christian congregation and all who were concerned for the Christian training of our youth
Given in loving memory of our parents: Mr. and Mrs. Haldor Norby by their children May 26, 1986
'Life is changed, not taken away'
"But to all who received Him who believed in His name, He gave power to become children of God." John 1:12
Erected 1986 by the children of Mr. and Mrs. Haldor Norby.
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Location. 44° 4.831′ N, 97° 2.618′ W. Marker is near Madison, South Dakota, in Lake County. It is on 228th Street (County Highway 26) east of 458th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45828 228th St, Rutland SD 57057, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: In Appreciation (approx. 5.8 miles away); Wm. H.H. Beadle (approx. 5.8 miles away); Madison State Normal School The Great War Honor Roll
May 16, 2024
2. Lake Madison Lutheran Church & Marker
Also see . . . Prayers on the Prairie: Well-documented history preserves story of rural church | Tri-State Neighbor. (Submitted on May 31, 2024.)
May 16, 2024
3. Lake Madison Lutheran Church
Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2024. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2024.
