Includes the following communities
Frankenmuth, Saginaw Co., Michigan
History
Frankenmuth was founded in August 1845 by a group of conservative Lutheran immigrants from Roßtal area of Franconia.
Over the years, Volga German families also settled in and around Frankenmuth.
Surnames
Volga German Families
The following Volga German families settled in and around Frankenmuth:
Fahnanstiel from Beideck
Stenger from Stahl am Tarlyk
Volga Colonies
External Links
- Frankenmuth, Michigan (Wikipedia)
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Volga Colonies
Migrated From
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