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Strong and beautiful: Tabor Lutheran Church a community staple in Strandburg, South Dakota

Janelle Atyeo
Feb 4, 2022
Feb 4, 2022 Updated Feb 4, 2026

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Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, S.D., was built in 1910 and placed on the national historic register in the 1970s.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

The steeple of Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, S.D.

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The sanctuary at Tabor Lutheran features ornate Gothic woodwork and a 40-year old pipe organ.

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Woodwork and stained glass greet visitors in the entry way of Tabor Lutheran Church, built in 1910.

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The pipe organ at Tabor Lutheran was purchased 40 years ago.

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Shirley Robish pages through historic church photos at Tabor Lutheran.

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A stained glass window at Tabor Lutheran Church in Standburg, S.D.

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A stately and sturdy church sits on the edge of the northeastern South Dakota town of Strandburg.

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Church Strandsburg (62).JPG — Kathy Granquist prepares soup for a Veteran’s Day supper at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, S.D. She has been the church’s organist for more than 35 years.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Church Strandsburg (59).JPG — Quilted decorations made by church members are displayed in the church basement.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Church Standburg (1).jpg — The original Tabor Lutheran church burned down in 1905.
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Church Strandsburg (55).JPG — Pastor Elmer Brickman talks with Kathy Granquist and DeeDee Rufer as they prepare a meal for Veteran's Day in November 2021.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Church Standburg (2).jpg — Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, S.D.
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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.