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Palm Valley Lutheran Church

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2500 Palm Valley Blvd., approx. 2.5 mi. E on SH 79, Round Rock, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 31' 21.011556", -97° 38' 45.319848"
 
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     In area first claimed in 1838 by white men. Valley bears name of the Anna Palm family, 1853 Swedish settlers. Brushy, the first Lutheran church (of logs), was built here by Andrew John Nelson and 3 hired men in 1861. This also housed early school. Congregation was formally organized Nov. 27, 1870. Second church, built 1872, was used for sessions of Palm Valley School. Present Gothic Revival style building was erected in 1894. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Palm Valley Lutheran Church Historical Marker Location Map, Round Rock, Texas