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In area first claimed in 1838 by white men. Valley bears name of the Anna Palm family, 1853 Swedish settlers. "Brushy", the first Lutheran church (of logs), was built here by Andrew John Nelson and 3 hired men in 1861. This also housed early school. Congregation was formally organized Nov. 27, 1870. Second church, built 1872, was used for sessions of Palm Valley School. Present Gothic Revival style building was erected in 1894. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
Palm Valley Lutheran Church is a historical marker in Round Rock, Williamson County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5223, -97.6457 near Round Rock. The nearest cataloged historic site is 1/2 Mile to the Site of Kenney's Fort (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Anti-Slaveholding Union Baptist, Anti-Slaveholding Union Baptist Cemetery, and Cabin from Gabriel Mills Area.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009317. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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