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List Of U.S. Place Names Connected To Sweden
This is a list of Swedish place names in the United States. Many places in the United States, especially smaller ones, have been named after Sweden-related topics. Alabama * Silverhill * Thorsby California * Arboga * Jenny Lind * Kingsburg Delaware *Christina River Idaho *New Sweden Illinois *Andover * Bishop Hill *Bishop Hill Colony *Galva Indiana *Nora Iowa *Boxholm * Calmar (Kalmar) *Stockholm Kansas *Falun *Lindsborg Kentucky * Sweeden Maine * Jemtland (Jämtland) *New Sweden *Stockholm *Sweden * Westmanland (Västmanland) Michigan * Skandia Township Minnesota * Almelund *Borgholm * Falun Township * Kalmar Township *Karlstad * Larsmont * Lindstrom * Malmo Township *Malung *Mora *New Sweden * New Sweden Township *Ronneby *Scandia * Stark * Stockholm Township * Svea Township * Tegner * Upsala Nebraska *Gothenburg (Göteborg) * Malmo (Malmö) * Swedehome Nevada *Lund New Jersey *Stockholm * Swedesboro New York * Dannemora (town) * Dannemora (village) *Stockholm *Swed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silverhill, Alabama
Silverhill is a town in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 706. It is part of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area. Geography Silverhill is located in southern Baldwin County at 30°32'42.950" North, 87°45'1.861" West (30.545264, -87.750517), west of Robertsdale. Alabama State Route 104 (Silverhill Avenue) runs through the center of the town, connecting Robertsdale to the east with Fairhope to the west. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 616 people, 241 households, and 178 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 266 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.05% White, 0.16% Native American, 0.65% Asian, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.8% were of American, 14.8% German, 10.2% Swedish, 9.0% English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lindsborg, Kansas
Lindsborg is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,776. Lindsborg is known for its large Swedish, other Nordic and Scandinavian Americans ( Nordic- Scandinavian), and German heritages, It is home of the biennial Svensk Hyllningsfest. History For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America were inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th to the 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau. In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France for 2.83 cents per acre as part of the 828,000 square-mile Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized and in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. McPherson County, which included th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larsmont, Minnesota
Larsmont is an unincorporated area, unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota, Lake County, Minnesota, United States, on the North Shore (Lake Superior), North Shore of Lake Superior. It is five miles southwest of Two Harbors, Minnesota, Two Harbors on the North Shore Scenic Drive (County roads in Lake County, Minnesota#61, County 61). Larsmont is within Lake No. 2, Minnesota, Lake No. 2 Unorganized Territory of Lake County. History Larsmont was first settled in 1888 at Milepost 22 on the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad. It was founded by Finland-Swedish immigrants from Larsmo, Ostrobothnia (historical province), Ostrobothnia. They originally requested to name the town Larsmo, but officials did not approve and instead chose the name Larsmont. On October 12, 1918, part of the great 1918 Cloquet Fire burned down the hillside as far as the railroad tracks. People who lived on the hillside took refuge in homes along the lakeshore. Six cars of Home Guards came from Two Harbors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karlstad, Minnesota
Karlstad is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census. U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 11 are two of the main arterial routes in the city. The city's slogan is "The Moose Capital of the North". History A post office called Karlstad has been in operation since 1905. The city was named after Karlstad, Sweden. Enterprise Karlstad's largest employers are Wikstrom Telephone Company (Wiktel) and Mattracks. Wiktel provides internet and phone services for much of northwestern Minnesota, including the regional telephone directory. The company has a long history in Karlstad, dating to the early 1900s. It was founded by the Wikstrom family. Mattracks manufactures and markets track conversion systems. Other businesses include Hardware Hank, Germundson's Home Furnishings, Tony's Supermarket, Kim's Shear Design & Tanning, Nordisk Hemslojd, a Scandinavian gifts shop, a few restaurants and bars, and insurance and accounting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalmar Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota
Kalmar Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,196 at the 2000 census. It surrounds the city of Byron. Kalmar Township was organized in 1858, and named after Kalmar, in Sweden. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,196 people, 418 households, and 349 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 431 housing units at an average density of 12.6/sq mi (4.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.49% White, 0.84% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population. There were 418 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falun Township, Roseau County, Minnesota
Falun Township is a township in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 226 at the 2000 census. Falun Township was named after Falun, in Sweden. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 226 people, 96 households, and 67 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.4 people per square mile (2.5/km). There were 108 housing units at an average density of 3.0/sq mi (1.2/km). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. There were 96 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borgholm Township, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Borgholm Township is a township in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,718 at the 2010 census. Borgholm Township was named after Borgholm, in Sweden. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,140 people, 397 households, and 323 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 418 housing units at an average density of 12.0/sq mi (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.42% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population. There were 397 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Almelund, Minnesota
Almelund is an unincorporated community in Amador Township, Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located east of North Branch at the junction of State Highway 95 ( MN 95) and Chisago County Road 12 (Park Trail). Nearby places include North Branch, Center City, Sunrise, and Taylors Falls. ZIP codes 55012 (Center City), 55056 (North Branch), and 55084 (Taylors Falls) all intersect near Almelund. Almelund is located 51 miles north-northeast of Minneapolis. The community's population is 2,945 people (as of 2018). History The first European visitors to the area were French traders, who bought furs from the resident Ojibwa Indians in the 17th century. Yankee settlers moved to Amador Township in the 1850s living along the St. Croix River, which also had the first post office. Dr. Carmi P. Garlick platted the village as Amador (in Minnesota) in conjunction with the village of Sebetana (in Wisconsin) across the river from each other. He took the name Amador ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skandia Township, Michigan
Skandia Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2010 census recorded a population of 826 people. The township contains the Dukes Research Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.24%) is water. Communities *Carlshend is an unincorporated community in the township. It was founded in 1893 by Karl Petros Janssen also known as Carl Peter Johnson. He wanted to name it Carlslund but the post office mangled it into its current name. *Dukes is an unincorporated community in the township. It began around a railroad station in 1926 and was largely settled by Finnish immigrants. The settlers themselves named it Lehtola. It was given a post office in 1929 which operated periodically until 1963. *Lawson is an unincorporated community in the township. *Maple Grove is an unincorporated community in the township. *Selma is an uninc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westmanland, Maine
Westmanland is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 79 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water. History Starting in 1870, a Swedish-immigrant colony was established by the State of Maine in Aroostook County. On March 23, 1870 the Maine State Legislature passed an Act authorizing a Board of Immigration and William W. Thomas, Jr. was named Commissioner of Immigration. Thomas went to Sweden, recruited immigrants and led them first into New Sweden township followed by the townships of Westmanland and Stockholm. In 1879 the first group of immigrants to settle in Westmanland. Victor Lindberg, from the Swedish province of Västmanland, arrived in the area of Westmanland during 1881. He is credited with naming the new plantation Westmanland when it was organized June 1, 1892. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 62 people, 31 ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden, Maine
Sweden is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The population was 406 at the 2020 census. Set among hills, forests and ponds, Sweden includes the village of East Sweden. History This was once territory of the Abenaki tribe, whose main village was at Pequawket (now Fryeburg). Pequawket was attacked during Dummer's War on May 8, 1725, by Captain John Lovewell and his company of soldiers. Lovewell was killed in the battle, after which the tribe fled to Canada for safety. Called New Suncook Plantation, it was granted by the Massachusetts General Court in 1774 to the officers and soldiers (or heirs) for their services to the state. In 1800, the town was incorporated as Lovell after Captain Lovewell. The southeast portion of Lovell (which would become Sweden) was first settled in 1794 by Colonel Samuel Nevers from Burlington, Massachusetts. He was followed in 1795–1796 by Benjamin Webber from Bedford, Jacob Stevens from Rowley, Andrew Woodbury and Micah Trull from Tew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm, Maine
Stockholm is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 250 at the 2020 census. History Starting in 1870, a Swedish-immigrant colony was established by the State of Maine in Aroostook County. The State of Maine had appointed William W. Thomas Jr., who had served as American Consul in Sweden during the administration of President Abraham Lincoln, to be State Immigration Commissioner. On March 23, 1870, the Legislature passed an Act authorizing a Board of Immigration and Beverly A. Benson was named Commissioner of Immigration. Benson went to Sweden, recruited immigrants and led them first into New Sweden township followed by the townships of Westmanland in 1879 and Stockholm in 1881. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, French and Swedish were the primary languages of many families living and working in Stockholm. Many French-speaking Acadians migrated to Stockholm to work in the three wood mills Stockholm had at the time. The Anderson Brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
