Aurland

The congregation came from Aurland in Norway's Sogn district, and the church its members raised between 1903 and 1905 was patterned on the one they had left. The National Register plate on its wall, placed after the listing of April 16, 1982, gives 1908; the stamped history beside it says 1905. Services ended in 1953, the records went to St. Paul's Lutheran in Frederick, and descendants of the charter families still keep the church and cemetery. The capstone came from Lewis Tveit's pasture; his parents head the roster.

What the plaque says

Aurland History The united Norwegion Luthern church. In memory of the pioneer members of the Aurland congregation. organized in 1885. Rev Rogne. was the first Pastor. The services wer held in homes & school houses until when in 1905 the present church was build. The interior fixtures were purchased by the following organizations: The Altar & pews were purchased by the senior Ladies Aid; the altar picture was donated by Einar Nygaard. The organ. the altar ring railing and lamps were purchased by. the young peoples League. The Baptismal fount. was purchased by the Jr. Ladies Aid. (Pige Forening). The Pastors chair was donated by J. Oscar Anderson. of Frederick. S. Dak. Due to circumstances beyond our control. services were discontinued in 1953. Rev Hjelmesth was the last Pastor. Monument was erected by the Senior Ladies Aid in 1961. In my fathers house are many Mansions. I go to prepare a place for you. Iver & Martha Tveit Mons & Maria Tveit Gilbert & Nellie Mellang Ole & Gunhilde Kvam Amond & Emelie Hamar Gustav & Sarah Lien Karl & Oliane Krestianson Ole & Kristina Nilsen Ingeborg Vangen Hans Larson Einor & Theresse Nygaard Lars & Ragnhild Tveit John & Maria Johnson Ole & Betsy Holten Ole & Anna Kvam Anfin & Kari Vangen Anders & Bretha Thy Oskar & Ingeborg Barkheim John & Ingeborg Buene Krestian Vangen Hans L. & Anna Tveit John & Minnie Turnquist Aurland 1905 church was built. remain in a place: 1961 This topping rock came from the Lewis Tveit farm. s. e. qt. sec. 7 twp. 129 range 65 Dickey co. N. Dak. and was presented and transported by him in memory of his brother, Andrew Tveit. The design and work was done by John G. Peterson of Frederick S. Dak. Martin Lein Gustav Lein & Emory Gelling as helpers. Altar furnishings enclosed in glass vault below this plaque. This monument was erected by the senior ladies aid in 1961. Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1908

Where it stands

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