National Register of Historic Places

Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church

Frederick, Brown County, South Dakota
Listed
April 15, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003916

About this property

The Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church is a church located southeast of Frederick, South Dakota, built in 1903–1905. It is no longer actively used for services. The church has not been altered significantly since its construction. In 1982, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The congregation was organized in 1885. The church was patterned after the home church of immigrants from Aurland Municipality in the Sogn district of Norway. According to church records, the last regular service was held in 1953. Records are now housed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Frederick, South Dakota. Maintenance of the church and cemetery is done by local decendants of original charter members. In 1961 a monument was erected and dedicated to the families that were members of the church when it closed. The rock at the top of the monument came from the pasture of Lewis Tveit, the son of charter members Iver and Marta Tveit. Encased in the monument is the original communion ware used in the church.

Location

Frederick, Brown County, South Dakota
45.77053, -98.41482

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church listed on the National Register?

Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church?

Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church?

The period of significance for Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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