page_title: Swedish Farmsteads of Porter County, Indiana
section_title: Augsberg Swensk Skola
hierarchical_section_title: Swedish Farmsteads of Porter County, Indiana / Associated Properties / Augsberg Swensk Skola
caption_attribution_description: English: The old Swedish Lutheran Church and latter the Skola, School.
context_page_description: The Swedish American Farmsteads of Porter County, Indiana are representative of the numerous rural communities settled by a significant ethnic population. They influenced the religious community and social community. This collection is the most complete early 20th century complex within the Swedish cultural landscape of Baileytown and has retained a great deal of integrity.
context_section_description: Initially built in 1880, additional work was done in 1934.  The structure was built by 19th-century Swedish immigrants to the United States.  It reflects church architectural traditions of Sweden.  The bell tower is off-center as was common in Sweden. Unlike in Sweden, the bell tower has been enclosed and the lower room that was created is used for tools and wood storage. The structure has been adapted from a traditional architectural form that dates from the Middle Ages.
  The Augsberg Swensk Skola is a contributing property in the proposed Swedish Farmstead Historic District.  It is located on East Oak Hill Road in Porter, Indiana.  The school and church was built in 1880.  It is a one-room design with a Gabled front.
caption: Old Swedish School House
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