Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County
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This marker stands next to another marker in a small turnout on the northwest corner of the intersection of FM 182 and FM 219 in Bosque County near Clifton, TX.
Waymark Code: WM8H62
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2010
Views: 11
Marker erected by: Texas Historical Survey Committee
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry: Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County
City: Clifton vicinity
County: Bosque
Subject Codes: Norwegian settlement; settlements; colonization
Year Marker Erected: 1969
Marker Location: Intersection of FM 182 and FM 219, 7 miles west of Clifton
Marker Size: 18" x 28"
The other marker at this site dedicates the highway to Cleng Person.
Marker Number: 3616
Marker Text:
Though never as numerous as some national groups emigrating from Europe, Norwegians left an imprint of rural life in Texas.
Hundreds sailed to the United States beginning in the 1830's. For those who settled in Texas, Bosque County had great appeal, because with its woods, hills, and steep, sloping streams, it resembled parts of Norway.
In 1854 Ole Canuteson started here what became Texas' largest Norse settlement. Until past the turn of the century, the Gary Creek valley settlers spoke mainly Norwegian and retained many customs of their homeland. (1969)
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