Near Manor in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 29, 2007
1. New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
Organized on February 23, 1876, by the Rev. J.O. Cavallin and Swedish immigrants, the New Sweden Lutheran congregation built its first sanctuary in 1879 two miles west of this site (where the New Sweden Lutheran Cemetery is located). The present church structure, which has become an important Travis County landmark, was built in 1922 on land donated by Johanna Petterson. Services were conducted in the Swedish language until 1923. The church continues to celebrate its rich heritage as it serves the community with an ongoing ministry.
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14838.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1868.
Location. 30° 24.345′ N, 97° 29.189′ W. Marker is near Manor, Texas, in Travis County. It is on New Sweden Church Road east of Church Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12809 New Sweden Church Rd, Manor TX 78653, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Manda (approx. 1.1 miles away); Kimbro (approx. 1½ miles away); Site of Willow Ranch School (approx. 2 miles away); Carlson
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Also see . . . New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church. (Submitted on January 3, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 24, 2021
2. New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 24, 2021
3. New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church and Marker
Wide-angle with marker to left of church entrance
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 29, 2007
4. New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church and Marker
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 24, 2021
5. New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church 1922 Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,906 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 4. submitted on January 3, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 5. submitted on July 24, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
