Danevang, Texas
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Danevang is an unincorporated community in southern Wharton County, in the U.S. state of Texas. The rural community is located south of El Campo on State Highway 71 (SH 71). The community's church was still open in 2013.
History
The town was founded in 1894, mostly by Danes who migrated from the American Midwest.[1]
An obelisk stands on the church's lawn, chronicling the community's triumphs and tragedies. Tombstones in the local cemetery are almost entirely Danish.[2]
Danevang has been given the nickname "Danish Capital of Texas".[3]
Geography
Danevang is on SH 71 at County Road 424, a distance of Script error: No such module "convert". south of El Campo and Script error: No such module "convert". north of Midfield in Matagorda County. Near the crossroads are a US post office, several agricultural storage buildings, and several dwellings. The Danish Heritage Museum is Script error: No such module "convert". to the south at the junction of SH 71 and FM 441. The Danevang Lutheran Church is a short distance to the east of the museum on County Road 426. Land under agriculture surrounds the homes and other buildings at the site.[4] Danevang is also located Script error: No such module "convert". south of Columbus, and Script error: No such module "convert". southwest of Houston.[2]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Danevang has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
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Education
Danevang's first school opened in 1895 and students were taught the Danish language and the country's history.[1] Today, the community is served by the El Campo Independent School District.
Notable person
- Heinie Kirkgard, football player, was born in Danevang.[6]
Media
- KKHA is stationed in Danevang.
References
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- ↑ A symbolic "capital" designated by the Texas Legislature, listed in Official Capital Designations Template:Webarchive, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, accessed July 3, 2008
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- ↑ Climate Summary for Danevang, Texas
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