Jens Dixen House

 Just down the hill on the north end of the Museum, is the Jens Dixen House.  This small North Dakota homesteader’s cabin, or shanty, was originally located just north of the community of Kenmare, where Jens Dixen first moved when he arrived in the area around 1901.  

Dixen was a Danish immigrant, school teacher, and preacher.  He taught area boys in this house, and primarily focused on spiritual training.  During especially harsh North Dakota weeks, the students slept in the small space above the one room on the main floor.  Dixen’s students became known as “shanty boys” because of where they were taught.

The Jens Dixen House was moved to the Museum grounds in 1999, and was restored by The Cedar Valley Danes.  It has since been furnished as Dixen may have used it. 

The House is open to the public during the same hours as the Museum.

On the museum grounds, preparing to set the house in place. Beginning to position the house over the foundation.

Making final adjustments before the restoration can begin.