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Norway Grove, Wisconsin

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Norway Grove is an unincorporated community located in the town of Vienna in Dane County, Wisconsin.Dating from 1844, immigrant settlers principally from the traditional district of Sogn in Western Norway, came to the townships of Windsor and Vienna in Dane County. They settled in a region lying in the northwestern part of Windsor township and the adjoining portion of the township of Vienna which became known as Norway Grove. In 1847, these settlers invited Rev. Johannes Wilhelm Christian Dietrichson from Koshkonong, Wisconsin to come and conduct worship services. In 1849, it was decided that they would organize a Norwegian language Lutheran Church congregation.

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Norway Grove, Wisconsin
Norway Grove Road, Town of Vienna

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Norway Grove Road 5277
53532 Town of Vienna
Wisconsin, United States
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