Clifton in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

1. Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. After the Joseph Olson family immigrated to the United States from Norway in 1858, they lived first in the homes of Norwegian immigrants in the Norse community. In 1866, Olson (1811-1894) built a log cabin for his family on part of his original seven-acre farm. The cabin served as the family's primary residence until 1872, when a larger stone house was constructed. The log cabin remained on the Olson farm and in the possession of the Olson family until the 1970s. It was moved to this site and reconstructed in 1985 as a reminder of the Norwegian heritage in the area. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2863.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 31° 46.574′ N, 97° 35.12′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Texas, in Bosque County. It is at the intersection of South Avenue Q and West 9th Street, on the left when traveling north on South Avenue Q. The marker is located south of the Bosque Museum next to the Olson log cabin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 South Avenue Q, Clifton TX 76634, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of Clifton Lutheran College (here, next to this marker); Joseph Olson Family Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Clifton College Administration Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of Clifton Mill (approx. 1.4 miles away); Election Oak (approx. 4.1 miles away); Gary Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Norse (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

Also see . . . Joseph Olson Log Cabin. Bosque Museum (Submitted on September 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin Marker is the right marker of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

2. The Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin Marker is the right marker of the two markers

The Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

3. The Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.