Norway Grove, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Norway Grove, Wisconsin
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 Norway Grove, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Norway Grove, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Town | Vienna |
| Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577757 |
Norway Grove is a small community in Wisconsin. It's not an official city or town. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses without its own local government. Norway Grove is located in the town of Vienna, which is part of Dane County.
Early Settlers and Their Journey
The story of Norway Grove began in 1844. At that time, many people from Western Norway decided to move to America. Most of these early settlers came from a region in Norway called Sogn. They were looking for new opportunities.
These Norwegian immigrants chose to settle in Dane County. They picked areas known as Windsor and Vienna. The specific area they settled in became known as Norway Grove. It was located in the northwestern part of Windsor and the nearby section of Vienna.
Building a Community and a Church
As more Norwegian families arrived, they wanted to keep their traditions alive. A very important part of their culture was their church. In 1847, the settlers invited a pastor named Johannes Wilhelm Christian Dietrichson. He came from Koshkonong, Wisconsin to lead worship services for them.
Two years later, in 1849, the community decided to form their own church. They organized a Norwegian language Lutheran Church congregation. This church became a central part of life in Norway Grove. It helped the settlers stay connected to their heritage and faith.
Related Reading
- Gjerde, Jon (1989) From Peasants to Farmers: The Migration from Balestrand, Norway, to the Upper Middle West (Cambridge University Press) ISBN: 9780521368223
