A modest timber church in Millville, Minnesota, built in 1874 and passed from Swedish to Norwegian to German immigrant congregations. It survives as the only intact ethnic church from the peak of European immigration to Wabasha County.
At a glance
The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church stands with its adjacent cemetery in Millville, Minnesota. The 1874 building served three successive immigrant communities. The National Register of Historic Places listed the church and cemetery in 1989.
History
The church was built in 1874. Swedish, Norwegian, and German immigrant congregations used the building in turn. That sequence reflects the changing makeup of European settlement in this part of Wabasha County.
What you see
A historic church building from the late nineteenth century. Next to it, the cemetery remains. Both are intact.
Cultural significance
The property has local significance for the theme of European ethnic heritage. It was nominated as the only intact surviving ethnic church from the peak of European immigration to Wabasha County.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Millville
- Coordinates: 44.2437, -92.2967
Practical information & getting there
The church is in Millville, Minnesota. The source does not provide visiting hours or access details.
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