Cleng Peerson Memorial Highway - FM 219 - Bosque County, Texas
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N 31° 44.068 W 097° 39.940
14R E 626401 N 3511778
This marker, mounted on a post next to a Texas Historical Marker, commemorates the dedication of FM 219 in Bosque County as "Cleng Peerson Memorial Highway" on October 20, 1975.
Waymark Code: WM8H64
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2010
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The sign says,
FM 219
Cleng Peerson
Memorial Highway
Dedicated October 20, 1975
1825 - International N/A
Sesquicentennial - 1975
This scenic highway is
dedicated to the contributions
of early Norwegian Pioneers
who helped settle Bosque County
since 1852. Cleng Peerson
(1782-1865) is known
internationally as
"The Father of Norwegian
Migration to America"
He helped thousands find
new homes in at least 8
states and praised the
beauty of Bosque Valley.
He is buried at Norse Cemetery,
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
near this highway.
Bosque County Commissioners Court
Norwegian Society of Texas
Texas Department of Highways and
Public Transportation
and has a small "American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976" medallion on the upper left corner and a small "American Bicentennial in Texas 1976" medallion in the upper right corner.