Details for Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5035003616

Data

Marker Number 3616
Atlas Number 5035003616
Marker Title Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County
Index Entry Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County
Address
City Clifton
County Bosque
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 626438
UTM Northing 3511793
Subject Codes Norweigan settlement; settlements; colonization
Marker Year 1969
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Intersection of FM 182 and FM 219, 7 miles west of Clifton
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
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)