Hanska in Brown County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Norwegian Stabbur

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013

1. Norwegian Stabbur Marker

Inscription.
This structure is a replica of many such stabburs found in Norway. There are several variations. "Stabbur" translated means store house.
Benefactors: James & Ferdi Amundson estate.

These Lake Hanska farmers were descendants of Norwegian immigrants, Ole B. & Julia Amundson and Frederick & Marit (Bjorneberg) Frederickson of Romsdalen, Norway.
Sponsor: Hanska Business Association

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans series list.

Location. 44° 8.779′ N, 94° 29.665′ W. Marker is in Hanska, Minnesota, in Brown County. It is on Broadway (State Highway 257) north of Blessum Street (State Highway 257), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanska MN 56041, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota and specifically in the Minnesota River Valley.

It is also 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 Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanska (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Armstrong (approx. 1.1 miles away); Asle Sorbel's Ride (approx. 1.2 miles away); Omsrud Thordson – Torgrimson Log Cabin

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(approx. 3.4 miles away); Lake Hanska (approx. 3.4 miles away); Lake Hanska Pioneer / Lake Hanska County Park (approx. 3½ miles away); Searles (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanska.

Also see . . . City of Hanska. Stabbur. "If the stabbur had a loft, it often housed hired help and could be used as a sleeping space for guests." (Submitted on August 31, 2013.)

Norwegian Stabbur and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013

2. Norwegian Stabbur and Marker

Norwegian Stabbur image. Click for full size.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013

3. Norwegian Stabbur

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,754 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.