Formed in 1871 by Swedish-Americans settling in the area, the church served the local population for 138 years before closing in 2009.

[1] When founded, the church was affiliated with the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod in North America.

[2] However, after 18 years in the original structure, the congregation outgrew it and in 1889 moved to their new church.

"[2] Unfortunately, tragedy came upon the new church, and in 1904, lightning struck the building and burned it to the ground.

Among these were the Junior Missionary Society, Luther League, Willing Workers, Christeens, Ladies Aid, Dorcas Society, Lutheran Church Women, and Family Night.