Marker Inscription
The first successful Danish community in Texas. Established in 1894 on a portion of 25,000 acres secured through option by Danish Folk Society from Texas Land and Cattle Company. Most immigrants came first to the northern United States, where other Danes had settled, and then to Texas, desiring to preserve their national culture, language, and religion. A Lutheran church was erected in 1895. Hardships included disease, insects, poorly drained land, and primitive transportation; but hard work, farming ability, and cooperation brought success. (1970)
About this site
Danevang is a historical marker in Danevang, Wharton County. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Wharton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 128 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.0448, -96.2064 near Danevang. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ansgar Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Danevang Community Hall (Danevang Forsamlingshus), Holy Cross Memorial Park, and Swedish Lutheran.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5481001163. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
