Near Hewitt in Wood County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Slidre Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery
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Photographed by Keith L, December 15, 2006
1. Slidre Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery Marker
The church building was constructed in 1907 by Jorger Erickson, Knute Evenson, Ole Gunderson, Knute Jonsrud, Ole Jorstad, Christ Kolstad, Tom Knutson, Emil Larson, Knute Moen, Tollef Moen, Andrew Snortheim, Gilbert Swenson, and Ole Viste on land donated by Mr. & Mrs. Ole Gunderson. The ladies helped raise funds for the church by holding lutefisk dinners, sewing aprons, and so forth.
Slidre Lutheran congregation continued until 1947. Reverend A.E. Norson served as their last pastor.
The church building was sold to Trinity Lutheran Church of Marshfield on October 16, 1952 and was then moved to East Fourth Street.
The cemetery has been maintained by family members.
Slidre Lutheran
Founded in faith
Consecrated in Christ
Lives on in legacy
Dedicated 2004
Erected 2004.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1730.
Location. 44° 36.666′ N, 90° 4.752′
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Prisoners of War (approx. 5.1 miles away); Hamilton & Catherine Roddis House (approx. 5.3 miles away); World's Largest Round Barn (approx. 5½ miles away); Geological History of Powers Bluff (approx. 5.7 miles away); Eli Winch House (approx. 5.7 miles away); Indian Bill Cemetery (approx. 5.9 miles away); Engine 2442 (approx. 5.9 miles away); Tower Hall (approx. 6 miles away).
Other markers no longer nearby. Powers Bluff (was approx. 5.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); Indian Dance Rings (was approx. 5.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); Marshfield's City Hall Clock and Fire Bell (was approx. 5.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Keith L, May 22, 2010
2. Slidre Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Keith L, May 22, 2010
3. Slidre Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Keith L, December 15, 2006
4. Slidre Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,652 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 28, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on January 28, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
