Ole Bull's Colony
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Szuchie
N 41° 39.657 W 077° 49.310
18T E 265054 N 4615980
A maker dedicated to Ole Bull, Norway’s first international superstar!
Waymark Code: WM3365
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2008
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Old Bull's Colony
The 11,144 acres of land within the tract acquired by the noted Norwegian violinist in 1852 were SE of here. Here were village sites, New Norway, Oleona, New Bergen, Walhalla, and Ole Bull's Castle.
Marker Name: Ole Bull's Colony
County: Potter
Date Dedicated: 08/19/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 44 in Cherry Springs State Park
Category: Government & Politics, Ethnic & Immigration, Government & Politics 19th Century
Website: [Web Link]
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