September 9, 2009
This log cabin, located a half mile north of the park entrfance on the Valley Road, was built in 1879 by Theodore Slattum, a Norwegian immigrant who became one of the most prosperous pioneers in Ransom County, eventually owning and farming 1,000 acres mortgage free.
Slattum was born in Christiana, Norway, in 1836 -- oldest son of five children. He learned the art of making barrel staves as a teenager, then spent 11 years in the Norwegian army. He immigrated to America, settling first in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Then he moved to the Sheyenne River Valley, to this spot, traveling by ox wagon with $40 to his name.
In 1945 this Slattum cabin was moved to Ft. Ransom but was moved back to this original spot. Theodore Slattum and his wife raised nine children in this cabin. The Slattum family was known for their musical talent and son Hans led the Preston brass band.
We stopped and examined this property on our way back from Fargo today. One thing we can say about it is: This is a quiet and beautiful place with the river in the background.
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