Winchester Lutheran Church
12th Main Ave.
Borup, Norman County, Minnesota 56519

"Glory to God" Winchester Lutheran Church Borup, Minnesota 1888-1988

In the year 1881 Winchester Lutheran and met in pioneer shanties and a schoolhouse. The first church was built in 1903. The present church was built in 1970. The first pastor was Rev. Gustav A. Larson, and he served until 1897.

Info from - back of the Winchester Lutheran Church plate.

Winchester Norwegian Lutheran Church at Borup was organized in 1888 by the Rev. G.A. Larson. The charter members of this church were Th. Lian, Ole Mattison, E. Rudser, B. Hoven, O.P. Holland, Martin Pallum, J. Saksavold, J. Siverton, K. Ram, A. Bergan, S. Dyvig, P.B. Pederson, J.O. Tommerdal, H. Olsen, Peder Ramstad, A.J. Anderson and H. Kirkevold. The officers in 1918 were Hans Olson, J. Torske, S. Hove, trustees; secretary, A. Midthune, and treasurer, J. Jacobson.

Info from - History of Clay and Norman Counties Minnesota, Their People, Industries and Institutions by John Turner and C.K. Semling published in 1918.

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