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
Inscription.
Snook Brethren Church. . 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.
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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It is on Farm to Market Road 2155, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9896 FM2155, Somerville TX 77879, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Community of Snook (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dabney Hill Freedom Colony
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
