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Black plaque № 17866

Brady vicinity, TX, United States

Swedish Settlers. Helped to populate county, 1886 to 1912, settling three areas: "East Sweden", "West Sweden", and "Melvin". Most of 95 families who colonized here were farmers. Others were carpenters, stone masons, blacksmiths. They established thriving farm economy which has continued to the prese

nt day. Erected by McCulloch County Historical Survey Committee: George Engdahl, Chairman; John Brown and George Stoepler, Memorial Committee. #5161

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