The History of LMC!

In the midst of the horrors of World War II, The dream of a Lutheran Camp was conceived. A need existed for a district-owned facility because many church organizations rented other facilities around the state. As world War II drew to a conclusion, many congregations began searching for ways to memorialize sons and daughters who had served their country. The idea of a memorial camp was born.

In October, 1944, the task of selecting a site was begun, and by June of 1945, District committee members were walking the land that was too become Lutheran Memorial Camp. By fall, the original 113 acres had been purchased, a master plan laid out, and campaigns to finance the project were launched. By the fall of 1948, the following work was completed: a campfire circle, the open air chapel, six cabins, and Cedar Lodge. On October 24, 1948, Lutheran Memorial Camp was officially dedicated to the Glory of God and to the memory of those who served their country in the Armed Forces.

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