Norseland in Nicollet County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Norseland Community
The name Norseland was originated by community spirited settlers -
1858-Norseland Store was built by John Burke
1896-Patrons built Norseland Co-op Creamery next to the Burke store which had a post office
1922-Emil Swenson became a partner in the general store known as Burke and Swenson
1939-Emil Swenson bought Burke’s share
1929-New Creamery built at present site
1950-Roger Swenson, son of Emil Swenson became owner of the general store
1970-Creamery joined Tri-ag Cooperative; handling-Fertilizer-feeds-seeds, and general agricultural supplies.
Erected 1976 by the Nicollet County Bicentennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 44° 24.699′ N, 94° 6.867′ W. Marker is in Norseland, Minnesota, in Nicollet County. Marker is on State Highway 22 at milepost 76,, 0.2 miles east of County Road 52, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located 8½ miles northwest of St. Peter at United Farmers Cooperative. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37597 State Highway 52, Saint Peter MN 56082, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Norseland Community (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Norseland Community (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Sweden Indian Attack (approx. 0.2 miles away); Norseland Lutheran Church (approx. half a mile away); Scandian Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); District 6 School (approx. 2.7 miles away); New Sweden Creamery (approx. 3.7 miles away); Old Traverse Cemetery (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norseland.
Also see . . . Norseland, Minnesota. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on May 20, 2014.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 20, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.