Panna Maria in Karnes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Joseph's School
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
1. St. Joseph's School Marker
Built 1868. Oldest Polish private school in America.
Since 1855, classes had been held in various sites. This was the first school building in the colony at Panna Maria. Teachers lived upstairs and classes were held on the ground floor.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4459.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 28° 57.41′ N, 97° 53.836′ W. Marker is in Panna Maria, Texas, in Karnes County. It is on County Road 382 south of Farm to Market Road 81, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Immaculate Conception Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Father Leopold Moczygemba (about 300 feet away); Town of Panna Maria (about 400 feet away); Panna Maria, Texas (about 400 feet away); Pilarczyk Store (about 500 feet away); First Store in Panna Maria (about 600 feet away); John Gawlik House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Czerner Kowalik House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panna Maria.
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
2. St. Joseph's School
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
