Sverdrup Township near Underwood in Otter Tail County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Sverdrup Lutheran Cemetery
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1. Sverdrup Lutheran Cemetery Marker, Side One
A Bit of History
1876, On March sixth, seven men of Lutheran heritage decided to act on their conviction that their faith needed the strengthening help of an organized church to help it grow. They followed their decision with action and the "Town of Normans Menighed" came into being. Only twelve souls were members of this first congregation, with seven of them signing the original constitution which was printed in 1879, the name was officially changed to "Sverdrup Evangelical Lutheran Congregation". They met in a private home. The original articles of incorporation were recorded in 1892.
This sign has been given In Memory of Edward & Laura Pederson
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1876.
Location. 46° 17.943′ N, 95° 51.763′ W. Marker is near Underwood, Minnesota, in Otter Tail County. It is in Sverdrup Township. It is on County Highway 35 0.2 miles north of 230th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Barnhard School (approx. 4.8 miles away); Water Power (approx. 6 miles away); Saving History (approx. 6 miles away); Phelps Mill (approx. 6 miles away); Phelps Mill National Historic District (approx. 6 miles away); The Story of Phelps Mill (approx. 6 miles away); Friberg Swedish Baptist Church (approx. 6 miles away); William O. Douglas (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Underwood.
Also see . . . Our Story - Sverdrup Lutheran Church. (Submitted on November 16, 2024.)
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2. Sverdrup Lutheran Cemetery Marker, Side Two
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3. Sverdrup Lutheran Cemetery Marker
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4. Sverdrup Lutheran Cemetery Marker
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5. Original Site of Sverdrup Lutheran Church and Cemetery, northwest of marker
Built on land donated by K. K. Onstad, 1907
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2024. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 16, 2024.
