Norwegians in TexasMain MenuIntroductionEarly SettlersTexas vs. the MidwestArchival Resources at NAHAKristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bd
Settlements
12024-03-15T22:00:00+00:00Kristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bd12visual_path32024-08-19T20:06:59+00:00Kristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bdDuring the era of Norwegian immigration to the United States, success was often measured by how well a settlement was doing. These Norwegian colonies were founded quickly and were many throughout the entire country. However, within Texas, a few stand out. Though most of these settlements did not have real staying power and eventually became ghost towns, they are important to discuss because of their icon status within Norwegian American history. Many of the Norwegian colonists in the Midwest knew the names of these Texas settlements. This section tells the stories of these settlements, which, though similar, have their own unique characteristics.
12024-03-15T22:00:00+00:00Kristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bdBrownsboro Settlement1The Brownsboro settlement is a city located in Henderson County, Texas, United States. Established in 1845 by Johan R. Reiersen.google_maps2024-03-15T22:00:00+00:0032.3024,-95.6136Kristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bd
12024-03-15T22:00:00+00:00Kristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bdFour Mile Prairie2Founded in 1847 by Johan Reiersen. Four Mile Prairie is located in Van Zandt County and became the home to Elise Wærenskjold.plain2024-08-19T20:03:36+00:0032.4937,-95.8143Kristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bd
12024-03-15T22:00:00+00:00Kristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bdOslo and Anders Mordt2Oslo is located in the northwestern corner of Hansford County. Founded in 1908 by the Anders L. Mordt Land Company.plain2024-08-19T20:03:52+00:0036.3184,-101.4339Kristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bd
12024-03-15T22:00:00+00:00Kristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bdBosque County5In 1853, Ole Canuteson became the first settler of Bosque County. Bosque County was officially created in 1854, being separated from McLennan County.plain2024-08-19T20:06:42+00:0031.8508,-97.6982Kristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bd