Marker Inscription
(May 17, 1782-Dec. 16, 1865) Called the "Father of Norwegian Immigration to America", Cleng Peerson migrated to the United States from his native Norway in 1821. He traveled extensively and encouraged his countrymen to settle on land he selected in the east and midwest. Coming to Texas in 1849, Peerson discovered Norwegian families living near Dallas and located sites where others might move. In 1853 he led a group to Bosque County, beginning the large Norwegian settlement in this area. Peerson lived on the O. Colwick farm (.5 miles south) until his death. He is buried in the church cemetery at Norse. (1975)
About this site
Peerson, Cleng is a historical marker in Clifton, Bosque County, dedicated in 1975. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Bosque County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 131 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7299, -97.6904 near Clifton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ringness, Jens and Kari, Farm (historic place), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Grimland, Keddel and Liv, Farm, Grimland, Gunsten and Lofise, House, and Colwick, John and Mary.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5035000917. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
