In 1862 by Swedish Lutheran immigrant and pastor Eric Norelius in Red Wing, Minnesota; moved from Red Wing to East Union in 1863 and to St. Peter in 1876.St. Peter, Minnesota  (800 West College Avenue).On 340 acres in the scenic Minnesota River Valley.1 hour southwest of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 10 minutes north of Mankato/North Mankato.