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Eiker was divided in Nedre and Øvre Eiker in 1879. Since they were divided at such time genealogically, we have chosen to present them as Eiker only.

The churches of Haug, Bakke and Fiskum are situated in Øvre Eiker.

Local historical literature:
(These books are in Norwegian only)

Eikers historie I, Øystein Kock Johansen, From hunters til vikings, published 1994, 368 pages

Eikers historie II, Ole Georg Museng, The sickle and the saw blade, published 1994, 349 pages

Eikers historie III, Ole Bjaner, River cultures, published 1994, 453 pages

Eker, features of a great rural districts saga, Nils Johnsen, published 1914, 654 pages

Old picutres and other local history from Eiker can be found here: www.eiker.org