Andover in Henry County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Swedish Methodist Parsonage in the World
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022
1. First Swedish Methodist Parsonage in the World Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 41° 17.59′ N, 90° 17.683′ W. Marker is in Andover, Illinois, in Henry County. It is on Mulberry Street south of 5th Street (Illinois Route 81), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 Mulberry 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: Andover Lutheran Church Veterans (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tourist Information (about 700 feet away); American Woman's League House (about 800 feet away); Site of Andover's First Two-Story School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic House Built in 1861 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Jenny Lind Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Jenny Lind Chapel (approx. Ό mile away); Pioneer Missionaries (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andover.
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022
2. First Swedish Methodist Parsonage in the World 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 205 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
