Lindsborg in McPherson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Carl Aaron Swensson
at Sugar Grove, Pa.
Died February 16, 1904
at Los Angeles, Cal.
Ordained as Minister
of the Lutheran Church
June 22, 1879
Founder of
Bethany College
1881
President
from 1889 to 1904
Erected by Bethany College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1410.
Location. 38° 34.749′ N, 97° 40.375′ W. Marker is in Lindsborg, Kansas, in McPherson County. Marker is on 1st Street near Olsson Street, in the median. Monument is on the Bethany College campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lindsborg KS 67456, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dag Hammarskjöld (within shouting distance of this marker); 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Birger Sandzén (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Messiah Chorus (about 700 feet away); Womans Missionary Society (about 700 feet away); Messiah Lutheran Church (about 700 feet away); Bethany College (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Terrible Swedes • Coach Ray Hahn • Dr. Ted Kessinger (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lindsborg.
Also see . . .
1. Carl Aaron Swensson. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Heritage and Tradition at Bethany College. College website entry (Submitted on July 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. 2007 Placement of Swensson Statue in Current Location. (Submitted on July 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 8. submitted on September 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.