Snook in Burleson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Snook Brethren Church
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 15, 2022
1. Snook Brethren Church Marker
During the 19th century, many families from Bohemia and Moravia emigrated to Texas. They brought their Czech traditions, including beliefs of the Brethren Church, established on religious teachings of reformer Jan Hus. Settlers to this area founded the community of Sebesta, later known as Snook, in the 1870s. In 1886, the Rev. Henry Juren of Fayetteville performed baptisms for the Czech-Moravian Brethren Church, which met in private homes. The Rev. Adolph Chlumsky conducted regular services in 1891, and members built their first sanctuary in 1913. The Christian Sisters Society was organized by 1928, and the church grew over the years. It remains an important part of the community.Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13727.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 30° 29.606′ N, 96° 28.212′ W. Marker is in Snook, Texas, in Burleson County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 2155, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 15, 2022
2. Snook Brethren Church
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Community of Snook (approx. 0.3 miles away); Snook Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); San Salvador Mission Church (approx. 8.3 miles away); Brazos River Levee (approx. 8.8 miles away); Lyons (approx. 9.3 miles away); Lyons Methodist Church (approx. 9.3 miles away); Moseley's Ferry (approx. 10.1 miles away); Oaklawn Cemetery (approx. 10.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Snook.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
