Preserving a piece of rural history

A new community sign shares photographs and history from Numedahl, which was first settled in 1888 by homesteaders from Numedal, Norway. P hoto submitted by Cory Lien

A new community sign shares photographs and history from Numedahl, which was first settled in 1888 by homesteaders from Numedal, Norway. P hoto submitted by Cory Lien

The Nore Numedahl Lutheran Church stands among the well-maintained grounds of the rural cemetery in Fremont Township. Photo submitted by Cory Lien

The Nore Numedahl Lutheran Church stands among the well-maintained grounds of the rural cemetery in Fremont Township. Photo submitted by Cory Lien

The preserved interior of Nore Numedahl Lutheran Church offers a glimpse into the rural congregation’s past. Photo submitted by Cory Lien

The preserved interior of Nore Numedahl Lutheran Church offers a glimpse into the rural congregation’s past. Photo submitted by Cory Lien

A small cemetery tucked into the Pembina Gorge continues to preserve the memory of the former Numedahl community in Fremont Township.

Cory Lien of Grand Forks recently visited the Nore Numedahl Lutheran Cemetery and photographed its new community sign and well-maintained grounds. Although none of the nearby farms are now actively occupied, the cemetery remains a quiet reminder of the families who o…