Near Moravia in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Velehrad School
By the turn of the 20th century, the area's population was growing. The Kahanek family operated a cotton gin just north of the school property in Fayette County. In 1924 the Velehrad School District traded land for 5 1/2 acres around their school that included the S.P.J.S.T. Lodge Hall property. The schoolhouse was moved onto the new land to be used as a vocational workshop, and a new two-room school with a stage was erected on the original part of the property to accommodate the increasing student population. Trustees added another room in the early 1930s.
As the area population declined in the next decades, Velehrad school closed and its students were transferred to the Moravia School District No. 7. The Moravia District, in turn, closed to consolidate with Hallettsville schools in 1972.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12023.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 29° 37.845′ N, 97° 0.171′ W. Marker is near Moravia, Texas, in Lavaca County. Marker is on County Line Road, 0.1 miles west of Smith-Marek Road, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located along the south side of the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6026 County Line Road, Schulenburg TX 78956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. SPJST Velehrad Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moravia General Store (approx. 3 miles away); Site of Moravia School (approx. 3.3 miles away); SPJST Moravia Cemetery (approx. 3˝ miles away); Novohrad School (approx. 4.2 miles away); Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Site of Komensky School (approx. 4.7 miles away); Bermuda Valley Farm (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moravia.
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1. Velehrad, Texas. Texas Escapes
The site of Velehrad is marked by a historic marker (text below) on the south side of County Line Road. It's easy to miss, so look for the SPJST Hall and granite marker. The school marker is 100 yards east of the SPJST marker. The cemetery is just south of the building - and the stones are visible from the road.(Submitted on October 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Czech Texans. Wikipedia
Czech Texans are residents of the state of Texas who are of Czech ancestry. Large scale Czech immigration to Texas began after the Revolutions of 1848 changed the political climate in Central Europe, and after a brief interruption during the U.S. Civil War, continued until the First World War.[1] Concentrated in Central Texas, Czech Texans have preserved their identity through the Painted Churches of Texas, traditional Czech events, and bakeries specializing in Czech pastries.(Submitted on October 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.