West Koshkonong Lutheran Congregation

© Photographed August 15, 2015

Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin

42° 59.399′ N, 89° 9.336′ W

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WEST KOSHKONONG

LUTHAN CONGREGATION

Founded on
October 19, 1844

A part of the
second oldest
Norwegian Lutheran Parish
in America

Present structure built in
1892
Additions 1960 and 1967

West Koshkonong Lutheran Congregation is located on westbound Koshkonong Road, at its T-intersection with Church Street, at or near 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589.

West Koshkonong Lutheran Church

Koshkonong--Mother Colony of Norwegian Settlements, The Minneapolis Journal, 28 Jan 1905

 The small plaque is affixed to the pillar at the entrance to the church property.

This Entrance

was erected in memory of

Rev. Henry Thompson

Our Pastor From

1928 to 1963

"Enter by the narrow gate,

for the gate is wide and the way

is easy, that leads to destruction."

-- Jesus

 This gorgeous church, Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church 

(which does not have a marker), at 2633 Church Street, Cottage Grove, 

is within walking distance of West Koshkonong Lutheran Church.

Both churches are affiliated with the Lutheran Evangelical Synod.

 The marker is located in Stoughton, Wisconsin.