Marker Inscription
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)
About this site
Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County is a historical marker in Clifton, Bosque County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Bosque County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 131 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7363, -97.6653 near Clifton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Olson-Hanson Farm (historic place), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Olson, Joseph and Anna, Farm, Peerson, Cleng, and Ringness, Jens and Kari, Farm.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5035003616. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
