Lars Johan Stark (July 27, 1826 – May 5, 1910) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.
[1] Born in Västergötland, Sweden, Stark emigrated to the United States in 1850 and settled in Chisago County, Minnesota Territory in 1852.
Stark was involved with farming and the mercantile business.
His son Edward W. Stark (1869–1935) also served in the Minnesota Legislature.
He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chisago County, Minnesota.