This summer, members a country church between Hartford and Wall Lake in southeastern South Dakota will celebrate 140 years as a congregation.
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Zion Lutheran members gather in front of the Hartford, S.D., country church.
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Early members of Zion Lutheran Church gather beside the building for a photo. The congregation turns 140 this year.
Submitted photo
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Zion Lutheran is marked by it’s metal steeple and tall cross.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
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Zion Lutheran members gather for a summer picnic, a favorite event for many.
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An early Bible in German from Zion Lutheran Church of Hartford, S.D.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor .
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