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Kansas Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church
Kansas Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church was a small, rural church located near Butterfield, Minnesota, United States. Formed in 1871 by Swedish-Americans settling in the area, the church served the local population for 138 years before closing in 2009. History When founded, the church was affiliated with the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod in North America. It went on to be a member of successive church bodies. These included the Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod in North America, the Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church in America, and finally the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Upon the formation of a formal congregation, members adopted the Augustana Synod's constitution for congregations. Buildings The Kansas Lake Church was housed in many different buildings throughout its history. The first church was built by Johannes Nelson in 1871 and was approximately 32 x 22 feet. However, after 18 years in the original structure, the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butterfield, Minnesota
Butterfield is a city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 586 at the 2010 census. History Butterfield was platted in 1872. Butterfield developed as a railroad town and was incorporated on April 5, 1885. The community was named for William Butterfield, the original owner of the town site. Notable people * Herman Becker Fast (1887–1938), Minnesota state legislator, farmer, and businessman, lived in Butterfield. * Bruce Laingen (1922–2019), United States diplomat, was born in Butterfield. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Government Butterfield is located within Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican, Jim Hagedorn. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 586 people, 220 households, and 149 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 238 housing units at an average density of . The racial make ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |