Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church

The Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church is a church located southeast of Frederick, South Dakota, built in 1903–1905. It is no longer actively used for services. The church has not been altered significantly since its construction. In 1982, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.[2][3]

Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Church, cemetery, and 1961 monument
Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church is located in South Dakota
Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church is located in the United States
Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Nearest cityFrederick, South Dakota
Coordinates45.770448°N 98.415208°W / 45.770448; -98.415208
Built1903-05
NRHP reference No.82003916[1]
Added to NRHPApril 16, 1982

The congregation was organized in 1885. The church was patterned after the home church of immigrants from Aurland, Sogn, Norway.[4]

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