“Vangen Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1869-”
323
1961
Yankton
(Note: any text in italics has been taken from the official SDSHS records.)
Marker Text
Following earlier Missionary work, this church began in Dakota Territory among Scandinavian Lutherans as early as 1861, and was organized October 8, 1864 with Reverand Emil Christenson as minister. The church built in 1869 was built of lumber hauled by ‘volunteers’ from Sioux City by ox team. It is the oldest Lutheran Church still standing in the Dakotas.
Hebrews 13:8 ‘Jesus Christ the same yesterday – today and forever.'
Location
Yankton County, SD 50/ 1/2 mi E of Mission Hill’s main St at church (1988)