On July 18, 1854, a small group of Norwegians settled in the hilly area surrounding Chub Lake, a landscape much like that of their native land. These first five settlers were Peter Sampson and his son Magnus from Vox, Ole Thoreson and Ole Olson from Hallingdal, and Johannes Jacobson from Vinje, all rural districts of Norway. Their numbers increased when a caravan of settlers came from Muskego, Wisconsin. In July of 1856, more Norwegians settled in this community and their numbers continued to grow.

 On one or the highest points of land in Dakota County, surrounded by woods and green fields, stands Highview Christiania Lutheran Church. It is one of the oldest church buildings in continuous use in the state of Minnesota. Our Church building, was dedicated on November 11, 1878.

 COME BE PART OF HISTORY!