Near Stoughton in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
West Koshkonong Lutheran Congregation
Photographed By William J. Toman, April 10, 2011
1. West Koshkonong Lutheran Congregation Marker
Founded on
October 19, 1844
A part of the
second oldest
Norwegian Lutheran Parish
in America
Present structure built in
1892
Additions 1960 and 1967
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1825.
Location. 42° 59.399′ N, 89° 9.336′ W. Marker is near Stoughton, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of Koshkonong Road and Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Koshkonong Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton WI 53589, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bovre Congregation (approx. 2.3 miles away); Robert Marion La Follette, Sr. (approx. 3.7 miles away); Seasons of Fish Camp (approx. 5˝ miles away); Carp for sale (approx. 5˝ miles away); Too many carp (approx. 5˝ miles away); All about nets (approx. 5˝ miles away); Fish Camp Launch (approx. 5.6 miles away); How to catch 30,000 carp (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stoughton.
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Photographed By William J. Toman, April 10, 2011
2. West Koshkonong Lutheran Congregation Marker
The marker is on the left brick post at the entrance to the walkway to the church, in the lower left part of this photo.
Photographed By William J. Toman, April 10, 2011
3. West Koshkonong Lutheran Church
The east side of the church shows the original building (in the middle) with an addition in the front.
Photographed By William J. Toman, April 10, 2011
4. West Koshkonong Lutheran Church
The west side of the church, showing what appears originally to have been an unusual corner steeple, like the First East Koshkonong Church. See the nearby "Koshkonong" marker.
Photographed By William J. Toman, April 10, 2011
5. West Koshkonong Lutheran Church
Dedication stone above the stained glass window on the steeple.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 10, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
