As we head to the central region of Kansas, let us dive deep into a chapter of the story that is American immigration. Throughout the 19th century, news of of the Great Plains' agricultural potential was quite exciting for those who sought new opportunity. The prairie which covered most of the Sunflower state was becoming tilled into rich farmland, and attracted not only Americans from back east, but in addition foreigners willing to make a much longer trek. Communities composed of unified ethnic stock sprung up wherever the next open batch of land remained for settlement, sometimes as a result a whole village would relocate from the Old to New World. Lindsborg was settled by immigrants from west-central Sweden, leaving their homeland for the available area within McPherson County. Although these folk accustomed themselves to the new American way of life, they still held onto their Swedish cultural heritage the best they could with each subsequent generation. Farming and milling became the primary means of life, which isn't surprising at all, since the town acts as an island upon an endless sea of wheat fields, extending far beyond one's visual limits. Walking through this town makes for an easy understanding of how the culture of Lindsborg's founders translates into today's time, as one can near constantly come across the intricately hand-painted Dala horses and other culturally Swedish memorabilia. An intriguing enclave in Kansas, near-invisible to the giant world of tourism, may just be your new favorite small-town destination.
Location Covered: Lindsborg, KS ✅
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