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First Permanent Norwegian Settlement in the United States

Norway, IL , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 41° 27' 26.520012", -88° 40' 25.259988"
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Here is commemorated the 100th anniversary of the first permanent Norwegian settlement in the United States by Cleng Peerson and other pioneers from Norway. They and their descendants, who still live here have contributed largely to the development of this section of Illinois.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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