Panna Maria in Karnes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Town of Panna Maria
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 7, 2025
1. Town of Panna Maria Marker
Established December 24, 1854 by
the Reverend Leopold Moczygemba
O.F.M., who was instrumental in
bringing from Poland about 100
Polish peasant families - Within a
few months the majority sought
homes in other localities in Texas
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 5534.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 24, 1854.
Location. 28° 57.442′ N, 97° 53.894′ W. Marker is in Panna Maria, Texas, in Karnes County. It is on Farm to Market Road 81, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13879 FM 81, Panna Maria TX 78144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Panna Maria, Texas (a few steps from this marker); Immaculate Conception Church (a few steps from this marker); Father Leopold Moczygemba (a few steps from this marker); Pilarczyk Store (within shouting distance of this marker); First Store in Panna Maria (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph's School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Gawlik House (about 700 feet away); Czerner Kowalik House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panna Maria.
Also see . . .
1. Panna Maria, TX - The Handbook of Texas Online.
this page online
2. Panna Maria, Texas Official Website. (Submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
2. Town of Panna Maria Marker
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
3. Town of Panna Maria Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
