This
Memorial commemorates the 1834 settlement at Norway, Illinois—the
first permanent Norwegian settlement in the Midwest. A departure
point for many Norwegians who settled other parts of the Midwest,
Norway became known as the “mother settlement.” The
monument, dedicated in 1934, honors the community and its founder,
Cleng Peerson (1783-1865). Beginning in 1825, Peerson helped many
Norwegians immigrate to the United States. The Memorial is one of
five commemorative markers in front of the small Cleng Peerson Memorial
Cemetery.
Amy Martin, Director
Board
of Trustees
Sunny Fischer, Chair
Daniel J. Arnold
Julia Sniderman Bachrach
D. Jeanie Cooke
Melinda Spitzer Johnston
Anthony J. Leone, Jr.
Dr. Shirley J. Portwood
This
Memorial commemorates the 1834 settlement at Norway, Illinois—the
first permanent Norwegian settlement in the Midwest. A departure
point for many Norwegians who settled other parts of the Midwest,
Norway became known as the “mother settlement.” The
monument, dedicated in 1934, honors the community and its founder,
Cleng Peerson (1783-1865). Beginning in 1825, Peerson helped many
Norwegians immigrate to the United States. The Memorial is one of
five commemorative markers in front of the small Cleng Peerson Memorial
Cemetery. 
