For a short period in the mid-17th century a small colony called New Sweden existed along the lower Delaware River.

It was Sweden's only effort at North American colonizating. Never well established, the colony struggled briefly before surrendering to the Dutch.

But the Scandinavians made one great contribution during their short stay – they gave us the LOG CABIN!
 

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