White Deer in Carson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Polish Settlers
Of White Deer
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 29, 2020
1. Polish Settlers Marker
Inscription.
Polish Settlers. Of White Deer. In 1854, 100 Polish families (800 persons) came to America in one small sailing ship–a voyage of 9 weeks. None spoke English. From Galveston they walked 200 miles to Panna Maria in South Texas, arriving for Christmas Eve Mass.
There they toiled at manual labor. In 1909, in response to White Deer Land Co. offers, they migrated here. Later the colony had additions from Washington State, Nebraska, Wisconsin. Their first Catholic church, completed May 13, 1913, was on this site.
Today their descendants include some of the most outstanding citizens of Texas. . This historical marker was erected in 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. It is in White Deer in Carson County Texas
In 1854, 100 Polish families (800 persons) came to America in one small sailing ship–a voyage of 9 weeks. None spoke English. From Galveston they walked 200 miles to Panna Maria in South Texas, arriving for Christmas Eve Mass.
There they toiled at manual labor. In 1909, in response to White Deer Land Co. offers, they migrated here. Later the colony had additions from Washington State, Nebraska, Wisconsin. Their first Catholic church, completed May 13, 1913, was on this site.
Today their descendants include some of the most outstanding citizens of Texas.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4064.)
Location. 35° 26.383′ N, 101° 10.588′ W. Marker is in White Deer, Texas, in Carson County. Marker is on Main Street north of Bier Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 613 Main St, White Deer TX 79097, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
In 1854, 100 Polish families (800 persons) came to America in one small sailing ship–a voyage of 9 weeks. None spoke English. From Galveston they walked 200 miles to Panna Maria in South Texas, arriving for Christmas Eve Mass.
