Swedish Settlers

Swedish Settlers (HM26YU)

Location: Brady, TX 76825 McCulloch County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 10.039', W 99° 15.386'

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Helped to populate county, 1886 to 1912, settling three areas East Sweden, West Sweden, and Melvin. Most of 95 families who colonized here were farmers, others were carpenters, stone masons, and blacksmiths. They established thriving farm economy which has continued to the present day.
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HM NumberHM26YU
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Year Placed1972
Placed ByMcCulloch County Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at 1:03pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 475562 N 3448173
Decimal Degrees31.16731667, -99.25643333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 10.039', W 99° 15.386'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 10' 2.34" N, 99° 15' 23.16" W
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Area Code(s)325
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near County Rd 412, Brady TX 76825, US
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