Stanton in Montgomery County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Stanton Lutheran Children's Home

Photographed By Randall Wilson

1. Stanton Lutheran Children's Home Marker

Inscription.

In 1870 Rev. B.M. Halland and the Mamrelund Congregation in Stanton set aside this farmstead of 240 acres for the purpose of providing a home for children in need. During its years of operation from 1881 to 1938 the Stanton Lutheran Children's Home provided a loving haven for over 400 children.

The Stanton Children's Home was one of the first providers of social services for the Lutheran Church in the state and is the root of the continuing ministry of Lutheran Social Service of Iowa.

This memorial is dedicated to all the people of faith from pioneers to the present who minister to those in need in the name of Jesus Christ.

Erected 1997 by Lutheran Social Service (LSS) of Iowa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion.

Location. 40° 57.87′ N, 95° 5.922′ W. Marker is in Stanton, Iowa, in Montgomery County. Marker is on O Avenue (County Route M63) half a mile north of 240th Street, on the left when traveling south. There are brown "Historical Marker 1000 ft" signs on O Avenue, north and south of the marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2361 O Avenue, Stanton IA 51573, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies. Birth Place of Virginia Christine, Folgers Coffee Mrs. Olsen (approx. 1.2 miles away); Company "F" Memorial Park Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.8 miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 7.4 miles away); Iowa National Guard Memorial (approx. 7.4 miles away); Red Oak Depot (approx. 7.4 miles away); Red Oak Firehouse (approx. 7.4 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 7½ miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 7½ miles away).

Also see . . . Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Orphan's Home. (Submitted on June 23, 2024, by Randall Wilson of Red Oak, Iowa.)

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Photographed By Randall Wilson, June 1, 2024

2. Stanton Lutheran Children's Home Marker

This view is towards the south from O Avenue.

Photographed By Unknown

3. Stanton Lutheran Children's Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2024, by Randall Wilson of Red Oak, Iowa. This page has been viewed 67 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2024, by Randall Wilson of Red Oak, Iowa. 3. submitted on June 29, 2024, by Randall Wilson of Red Oak, Iowa. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.