New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church
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N 30° 24.345 W 097° 29.187
14R E 645388 N 3364719
Texas Historical Marker in front of the New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church, noting its establishment and history. This beautiful church is at 12809 New Sweden Church Rd, Manor, TX.
Waymark Code: WMNVGV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/06/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 14838

Marker Text:
Organized on February 23, 1876, by the Rev. J.O. Cavallin and Swedish immigrants, the New Sweden Lutheran Congregation built its first sanctuary in 1879 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. (1988)
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