The Hauge Log Church
 
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Arne Ruste Grave
Built in 1852, the Hauge Log Church was the first Norwegian Lutheran Church constructed in western Wisconsin. Adjacent to the church is a small cemetery where members of the first congregation are buried, including Arne Ruste who cut the first log used in building the church.
Open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week year-round, nearly a thousand visitors from around the world stop annually to enjoy the scenic solitude of the location and retreat from the busy modern world for a moment of quiet reflection.
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Since 1966 care of the Hauge Log Church historic site has been entrusted to the Perry Hauge Log Church Preservation Association, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation whose sole purpose is the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the church building and surrounding cemetery grounds. The Preservation Association's efforts are supported solely through memberships and tax-deductible contributions from those with an interest in preserving the Hauge Church and it's Norwegian heritage. Donations are always gratefully accepted and may be mailed to:

The Hauge Log Church Preservation Association

Post Office Box 34

Blue Mounds, Wisconsin 53517

 

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With Madison and Dane County, Wisconsin consistently ranked as among the United States' most desireable places to live the area's population has been increasing dramatically. As a result, development pressures now threaten the rural peace and serenity that the Hauge Church has enjoyed for over 150 years. In response to this threat the Preservation Association established the Hauge Preservation Fund as a means to provide funding for the purchase of additional land surrounding the existing Hauge site to act as a buffer from future development in the area. Please consider a contribution to the Preservation Fund today, as time is rapidly running out to keep this rare untouched vestige of our pioneer heritage intact. For more information please visit the Hauge Preservation Fund page

 

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The pioneer Hauge sanctuary is also available to host weddings, baptisms, and other special family occasions.
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