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Andover in Henry County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Swedish Methodist Church

 
 
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022
1. Swedish Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Completed in 1864
this building served
the Swedish Methodist
congregation
Organized in 1849

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
 
Location. 41° 17.382′ N, 90° 17.851′ W. Marker is in Andover, Illinois, in Henry County. It is at the intersection of 7th Street and Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 641 7th St, Andover IL 61233, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Swedish Methodist Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jenny Lind Chapel (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Jenny Lind Chapel (about 800 feet away); Andover Lutheran Church Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Swedish Methodist Parsonage in the World (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pioneer Missionaries (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tourist Information (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Woman's League House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andover.
 
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Swedish Methodist Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022
2. Swedish Methodist Church Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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