Melvin in McCulloch County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Swedish Free Mission Church

Photographed by Duane Hall, April 11, 2018

1. Swedish Free Mission Church Marker

Inscription. Swedes began settling in the western part of McCulloch County in 1907. A sunday school was begun that year, and the families met for worship in homes. A church congregation was formally organized in 1910 with fifteen charter members. A ladies aid society was formed in 1911. By 1915 a church building had been completed. Worship services were conducted in the Swedish language until the 1940s. The congregation’s name was changed to the Evangelical Free Church in the 1940s. From its beginnings the congregation has supported missionary activities.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5160.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 31° 11.506′ N, 99° 34.915′ W. Marker is in Melvin, Texas, in McCulloch County. It can be reached from the intersection of Farm to Market Road 2028 and Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Melvin TX 76858, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1870s Cowboy-Indian Fight (approx. 1.9 miles away); Western Trail (approx. 12.8 miles away); Lohn Cemetery (approx. 13.7 miles away).

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Photographed by Duane Hall, April 11, 2018

2. Swedish Free Mission Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,319 times since then and 238 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.