Shiner in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Saint Ludmila's Academy
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
1. Saint Ludmila's Academy Marker
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Saint Ludmila's Academy. . The first Catholic school in Shiner was built in 1896 by Scherbohm and Mewes, contractors. The two story French style frame building housed two classrooms, a dining room and kitchen on the first floor, and a residence for the Sisters on the second floor. Named Saint Ludmila's Academy in honor of a Slavic saint, the school opened in February 1897 and was operated by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament religious order in the state of Texas. The co-educational boarding and day school enrolled fifty-seven students the first year. Courses included German and Czech language; music courses featured piano, guitar, and mandolin. In 1902 two years of high school were added to the elementary grades., In 1916 a new structure was built to meet increased enrollment. In 1928 a four-year high school was incorporated, and the school received the designation of an academy. After 1939, no pupils were accepted as boarders. An elementary school was built in 1951, and a gymnasium, auditorium and cafeteria were added to the campus. In 1963 the Shiner Parish erected St. Paul High School. The educational complex is known as the Shiner Catholic School.
The first Catholic school in Shiner was built in 1896 by Scherbohm and Mewes, contractors. The two story French style frame building housed two classrooms, a dining room and kitchen on the first floor, and a residence for the Sisters on the second floor. Named Saint Ludmila's Academy in honor of a Slavic saint, the school opened in February 1897 and was operated by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament religious order in the state of Texas. The co-educational boarding and day school enrolled fifty-seven students the first year. Courses included German and Czech language; music courses featured piano, guitar, and mandolin. In 1902 two years of high school were added to the elementary grades.
In 1916 a new structure was built to meet increased enrollment. In 1928 a four-year high school was incorporated, and the school received the designation of an academy. After 1939, no pupils were accepted as boarders. An elementary school was built in 1951, and a gymnasium, auditorium and cafeteria were added to the campus. In 1963 the Shiner Parish erected St. Paul High School. The educational complex is known as the
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Shiner Catholic School.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4460.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1897.
Location. 29° 25.358′ N, 97° 9.913′ W. Marker is in Shiner, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is at the intersection of St. Ludmila Street and Philip Street, on the right when traveling south on St. Ludmila Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 424 St Ludmila Street, Shiner TX 77984, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
