Near Fayetteville in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Halamicek Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021
1. Halamicek Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Halamicek Cemetery. . When their infant daughter, Klara, died in 1899, Frank and Josephine Pustejovsky laid her to rest on this land owned by relatives Peter (1857-1927) and Rosina (1859-1919) Krystinek. Later that year, the Krystineks conveyed one acre around her grave to John M. Halamicek, Joseph Pokorney and Frank Pustejovsky, among others, for use as a cemetery for the growing community of Roznov. John (1855-1941) and Anna (1865-1939) Halamicek came here in 1885, naming their settlement after John's birthplace in Czechoslovakia, their investment in this area is reflected in the names of friends and family members remembered here. , Historic Texas Cemetery - 2001
When their infant daughter, Klara, died in 1899, Frank and Josephine Pustejovsky laid her to rest on this land owned by relatives Peter (1857-1927) and Rosina (1859-1919) Krystinek. Later that year, the Krystineks conveyed one acre around her grave to John M. Halamicek, Joseph Pokorney and Frank Pustejovsky, among others, for use as a cemetery for the growing community of Roznov. John (1855-1941) and Anna (1865-1939) Halamicek came here in 1885, naming their settlement after John's birthplace in Czechoslovakia, their investment in this area is reflected in the names of friends and family members remembered here.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2001
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15524.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 29° 57.578′ N, 96° 41.335′ W. Marker is near Fayetteville, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1291 and C H Allen Road, on the right when traveling south on Highway 1291. The marker is located at the front entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4413 Farm to Market Road 1291, Fayetteville TX 78940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles
Roznov is three miles east of Warrenton in northeastern Fayette County. It was settled during the latter nineteenth century by Czech and German immigrants and named by John Halamicek for his European home. Source: The Handbook of Texas
(Submitted on October 8, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021
2. The Halamicek Cemetery and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021
3. The view of the Halamicek Cemetery and Marker from the entrance to the cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
