Hostyn in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Czech Catholic Union of Texas
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2019
1. The Czech Catholic Union of Texas Marker
Near this site on March 24, 1889 a group of immigrants envisioned the need for a fraternal benefit society to protect their families and to promote their faith and heritage. They founded the Czech Catholic Union of Texas, the KJT (Katolicka Jednota Texaska) which was chartered on July 4, 1889. In celebration of our 100th anniversary and in fond Thanksgiving, this memorial is dedicated to our founding fathers and living and deceased members. By God's grace may our future generations love and preserve the Union!
Charter Officers:
Rev. John Wronski, Chaplain
Joseph Psencik, President
Anton Sliva, Sr., Vice-President
Frank C. Janda, Recording Secretary
Joseph Klecka, Treasurer
Joseph Bartos, Financial Secretary
Vinc Darilek, Director - 2 Year
Anton Janacek, Director - 1 Year
Dedicated July 2, 1989 Hostyn, Texas
Erected 1989 by The Czech Catholic Union of Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1889.
Location. 29° 50.787′ N, 96° 55.279′ W. Marker is in Hostyn, Texas, in Fayette County. It is on Farm
this page online
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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Czech Catholic Union of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Father Miguel Muldoon (within shouting distance of this marker); Augustine Haidusek (approx. Ύ mile away); The Oldest Czech Settlement (approx. Ύ mile away); Cedar Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Philadelphia Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); United Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (approx. 3.7 miles away); Black Jack Springs Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2019
2. The Czech Catholic Union of Texas Marker
Marker is visible in the distance near the center of the photo. The state historical marker commemorating the Czech Catholic Union of Texas is visible in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
