Panna Maria in Karnes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Store in Panna Maria
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 7, 2025
1. First Store in Panna Maria Marker
Built in 1855; used as a storeroom for landlord's share of Panna Maria crops. The landlord, John Twohig, a devout Catholic, set aside one room of store for the church and school.
Owned and operated by the Snoga family since 1918.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Incise in base: Marker furnished by Snoga families in memory of Frank and Annie Snoga
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1874.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 28° 57.447′ N, 97° 53.937′ W. Marker is in Panna Maria, Texas, in Karnes County. It is on Farm to Market Road 81, on the right when traveling west. The building now serves as the Panna Maria Post Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13870 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: Pilarczyk Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Panna Maria, Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Panna Maria (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Leopold Moczygemba (within shouting distance of this marker); Immaculate Conception Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Gawlik House (about 500 feet away); St. Joseph's School (about 600 feet away); Czerner Kowalik House (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
2. First Store in Panna Maria
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
3. First Store in 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 470 times since then and 31 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.
