Ridgeway Lutheran Church
47°03'39.1"N 102°27'41.4"W
47.06085, -102.46149
93rd Avenue SW
Hirschville, Dunn County. North Dakota 58656
Taylor, Stark County, North Dakota 58656
47°03'39.1"N 102°27'41.4"W
47.06085, -102.46149
93rd Avenue SW
Hirschville, Dunn County. North Dakota 58656
Taylor, Stark County, North Dakota 58656
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Ridgeway is the offspring of the Taylor Lutheran Church which has been a part of the Taylor community since 1885. The settlers for miles around came to Taylor, whenever possible, until 1915, when Ridgeway was built, om a bleak hill about 15 miles north of Taylor.
In 1911 a community gathering resulted in the forming of The People's Society, who's purpose was to raise funds to build a church if its own. By 1914 the actual work of construction was begun and the building was dedicated in the following year.
The congregation consisted of homesteading families who came here as early as 1886 from Iowa, namely the Iver Engebretson's, Sam Vaagen, Henry H. Myran, Andrew Aasgaard and John Gunwall. Erland Paulson came in 1894. The work and the finance came from these families and their growing children.
The altar, pulpit and altar railing were gifts sent here from Lincoln Congregation, Winishick County, Iowa (the home church of many of these pioneers before they came west) and was a most precious gift. Many had been baptized, confirmed and married at this altar.
In 1965 Ridgeway celebrated its Golden Anniversary with a celebration attracting former members from across the U.S. In recent years attendance has decreased, due to larger farms, and more people moving to town. At present the congregation is down to the minimum for survival. about six families supporting it.
Information - Dunn County (The early Settlers Organization and How It Began) 1970 (page 244 & 245)
In 1911 a community gathering resulted in the forming of The People's Society, who's purpose was to raise funds to build a church if its own. By 1914 the actual work of construction was begun and the building was dedicated in the following year.
The congregation consisted of homesteading families who came here as early as 1886 from Iowa, namely the Iver Engebretson's, Sam Vaagen, Henry H. Myran, Andrew Aasgaard and John Gunwall. Erland Paulson came in 1894. The work and the finance came from these families and their growing children.
The altar, pulpit and altar railing were gifts sent here from Lincoln Congregation, Winishick County, Iowa (the home church of many of these pioneers before they came west) and was a most precious gift. Many had been baptized, confirmed and married at this altar.
In 1965 Ridgeway celebrated its Golden Anniversary with a celebration attracting former members from across the U.S. In recent years attendance has decreased, due to larger farms, and more people moving to town. At present the congregation is down to the minimum for survival. about six families supporting it.
Information - Dunn County (The early Settlers Organization and How It Began) 1970 (page 244 & 245)
Ridgeway is the offspring of the Taylor Lutheran Church. The settlers for miles around came to Taylor, whenever possible, until 1915, when Ridgeway was built, om a bleak hill about 15 miles north of Taylor.
In 1911 a community gathering resulted in the forming of The People's Society, who's purpose was to raise funds to build a church if its own. The cemetery was dedicated in 1913. By 1914 the actual work of construction was begun, and the building was dedicated in 1915. The congregation consisted of homesteading families who came here as early as 1886 from Iowa, namely the Iver Engebretson's, Sam Vaagen, Henry H. Myran, Andrew Aasgaard and John Gunwall. Erland Paulson came in 1894. The altar, pulpit and altar railing were gifts sent here from Lincoln Congregation, Winishick County, Ridgeway, Iowa (the home church of many of these pioneers before they came west) and was a most precious gift. Many had been baptized, confirmed and married at this altar. The Ridgeway Ladies Aid was organized in 1928. A full basement with cooking and dining facilities was completed in 1939. Ridgeway celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1965. Commemorative plates were made.
At its 1976 annual meeting the congregation voted to close the church. A closing service was held on February 8, 1976. Pastor Heng preached the sermon, and greeting were brought by Hans Larsen, Kermit Perhus, Clarence Dohrman, and Ingvald Paulson, Jr. Special music by Paulsons and Vaagens. Pastors who served are: Th. H. Larsen, Waldo Ellickson, James Kaupang, Earl Sletten, Emil Grefthen and Rolf Heng.
The church and furnishings have been donated to the Stark County Historical Society to be place at Prairie Outpost Park in Dickson, North Dakota.
Information - July 10-11-12 Prairie Notes Centennial 1881-1981 Taylor North Dakota (page 95)
In 1911 a community gathering resulted in the forming of The People's Society, who's purpose was to raise funds to build a church if its own. The cemetery was dedicated in 1913. By 1914 the actual work of construction was begun, and the building was dedicated in 1915. The congregation consisted of homesteading families who came here as early as 1886 from Iowa, namely the Iver Engebretson's, Sam Vaagen, Henry H. Myran, Andrew Aasgaard and John Gunwall. Erland Paulson came in 1894. The altar, pulpit and altar railing were gifts sent here from Lincoln Congregation, Winishick County, Ridgeway, Iowa (the home church of many of these pioneers before they came west) and was a most precious gift. Many had been baptized, confirmed and married at this altar. The Ridgeway Ladies Aid was organized in 1928. A full basement with cooking and dining facilities was completed in 1939. Ridgeway celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1965. Commemorative plates were made.
At its 1976 annual meeting the congregation voted to close the church. A closing service was held on February 8, 1976. Pastor Heng preached the sermon, and greeting were brought by Hans Larsen, Kermit Perhus, Clarence Dohrman, and Ingvald Paulson, Jr. Special music by Paulsons and Vaagens. Pastors who served are: Th. H. Larsen, Waldo Ellickson, James Kaupang, Earl Sletten, Emil Grefthen and Rolf Heng.
The church and furnishings have been donated to the Stark County Historical Society to be place at Prairie Outpost Park in Dickson, North Dakota.
Information - July 10-11-12 Prairie Notes Centennial 1881-1981 Taylor North Dakota (page 95)
93rd Ave SW and approximately 5 miles south of 22nd Street SW