New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church - TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 30° 24.349 W 097° 29.187
14R E 645388 N 3364727
A winding country road takes you past corn fields, farm houses, and livestock. The copper church steeple, which stands 104 feet high and can be seen from miles away, adds to the scenic view. The church building sits on a hill.
Waymark Code: WMMVW2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2014
Views: 4
From Texas Historical Marker: "Organized on February 23, 1876, by the Rev. J.O. Cavallin and Swedish Immigrants, the New Sweden Lutheran Congregation built its first sanctuary in 1869 two miles west of this site (where the New Sweden Lutheran Cemetery is located). The present church structure, which has become an important Travis County landmark, was built in 1922 on land donated by Johanna Petterson. Services were conducted in the Swedish language until 1923. The church continues to celebrate its rich heritage as it serves the community with an ongoing ministry."
From Church website:
Services Held Every Sunday at 10:30am
Sunday School Held Every Sunday at 9:30am
Adult Bible Class Held Every Sunday at 9:15am
Church Name: New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church In Use (even only just occassionally): yes
Date Church Built: 1922
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