Plum in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Saints Peter and Paul Old Catholic Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022
1. Saints Peter and Paul Old Catholic Cemetery Marker
Although settlement in the Plum area dates to 1869, the town formally developed in 1889. The following year, Czech families began settling here, and in 1896, they established Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. In 1899, trustees purchased an acre of land from Paul Korenek, and the earliest marked grave, for Rosi Korenek (b. 1879), dates to that year. Tombstones reflect the area's rich heritage through Czech inscriptions. Church members belonged to fraternal and service groups such as the KJT, KJZT, SPJST, Knights of Columbus and Woodmen of the World. With a backdrop of agricultural lands, much as it had at the time of its founding, the cemetery serves as a link to pioneer life in the Plum area.Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13950.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 29° 56.67′ N, 96° 58.376′ W. Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022
2. The Saints Peter and Paul Old Catholic Cemetery and Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Peter Lutheran Church and Prairie Valley Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Old Plum Grove Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Woods Prairie Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away); Joseph C. Robinson (approx. 4.9 miles away); Site of Woods' Fort (approx. 5.3 miles away); La Fayette Masonic Lodge No. 34 A.F. & A.M. (approx. 5.8 miles away); Rabb's Prairie (approx. 5.8 miles away); Hermes House (approx. 6 miles away).
Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022
3. The view of the Saints Peter and Paul Old Catholic Cemetery and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
