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Hingham Lutheran Church
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This folder contains a congregational historical record, a written history of the congregation, and letters to and from Milton Nesvig.
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In the spring of 1910 the Great Northern Railroad developed the community of Hingham, and many families came to take advantage of the Homestead Act. Many felt the need for a church and Christian fellowship. A call was sent out for a pastor, and on December 24, 1910 Rev. T. O. Kjos organized the Hingham Norwegian Lutheran Church. The first services were held in homes, the Methodist church, and in the community hall. Rev. Kjos spoke only Norwegian and held services about twice a month. After organizing eight congregations inthe area, Rev. Kjos left in 1911. Through the years Hingham shared pastors with other congregations in the area, and many times were without the services of a regular pastor. In 1936 M. A. Johnson gave two lots for a church, and a basement was built and old church moved to its present location. The church was dedicated on October 9, 1939. Congregations in Rudyard and Goldstone were part of the parish until 1957 when they became one parish, and Hingham, Kremlin, and South Gildford became another.