Sweden in Oxford County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Sweden Center Schoolhouse
Photographed by Conrad Ward, September 27, 2024
1. Sweden Center Schoolhouse Marker
In 1854, Samuel Nevers had this one room schoolhouse built with bricks made in Lovell. It operated as a school from 1854 until 1964. The building was then used as the office of the town selectmen until 2006. The Sweden Historical Society received title to the building in 2014 to renovate and use as its headquarters. It houses historic artifacts, collections, photographs, books, maps and personal items that tell the story about the places and people of the town of Sweden.
Erected by Sweden Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 44° 7.987′ N, 70° 48.438′ W. Marker is in Sweden, Maine, in Oxford County. It is on Bridgton Road (Maine Route 93), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 147 Bridgton Road, Harrison ME 04040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Western Maine Lakes and Mountains Region. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Forge Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); White Pine (approx. 3.4 miles away); Hemlock (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Minutemen of Lexington & Concord (approx. 4.2 miles away); Lovell Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.2 miles away); Walker Memorial Hall (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sweden.
Also see . . . Sweden Historical Society. (Submitted on February 25, 2025.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, September 27, 2024
2. Sweden Center Schoolhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
