Danevang

Danevang (HM29PT)

Location: Danevang, TX 77432 Wharton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 2.606', W 96° 12.469'

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("Danish Meadow")

The first successful Danish community in Texas. Established in 1894 on a portion of 25,000 acres secured through option by Danish Folk Society from Texas Land and Cattle Company.
Most immigrants came first to the northern United States, where other Danes had settled, and then to Texas, desiring to preserve their national culture, language, and religion. A Lutheran church was erected in 1895.
Hardships included disease, insects, poorly drained land, and primitive transportation; but hard work, farming ability, and cooperation brought success.
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HM NumberHM29PT
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Year Placed1970
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, July 23rd, 2018 at 10:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 771902 N 3216015
Decimal Degrees29.04343333, -96.20781667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 2.606', W 96° 12.469'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 2' 36.36" N, 96° 12' 28.14" W
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Area Code(s)979, 361
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 12177 TX-71, Danevang TX 77432, US
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