Norway Township near Alcester in Lincoln County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

To Nathanael Pioneers

February 1, 2026

1. To Nathanael Pioneers Marker

Inscription. This is the site of the founding of the Nathanael Lutheran Church 16th day of May 1885.

A band of Swedish immigrants joined together to build a church on the prairies of Lincoln County, S.D. From this small beginning the prayers of these pioneers have been answered to a very flourishing and beautiful church, L.C.A., located in Alcester, S.D.

Here rest in peace the hardy pioneers who through hard work and sacrifice, established and supported the church in its beginning.

We, of Nathanael, 1971, have erected this marker as a tribute to all who had a part in the early formative years of the church. Your faith and trust in God gave you the strength and wisdom to accomplish the almost impossible.

If you had not been---we perhaps would not be.

Erected 1971.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1885.

Location. 43° 5.832′ N, 96° 35.331′ W. Marker is near Alcester, South Dakota, in Lincoln County. It is in Norway Township. It is on 481st Avenue south of 296th Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Nathanael Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hudson SD 57034, 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 Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

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At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Archie M. Gubbrud (approx. 5.3 miles away); Alcester, South Dakota Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.3 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (approx. 5.4 miles away); Fieldstone Boy Scout Cabin (approx. 7.1 miles away); Hudson Area Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.1 miles away); Hawarden Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.4 miles away in Iowa); Hawarden, Iowa Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.4 miles away in Iowa); Grace Hill Civil War Veterans Monument (approx. 8.7 miles away in Iowa). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alcester.

Also see . . . Nathanael Lutheran Church - History. (Submitted on February 12, 2026.)

February 1, 2026

2. To Nathanael Pioneers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2026. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2026.