Panna Maria in Karnes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Gawlik House
Photographed By Dave W, March 23, 2022
1. John Gawlik House Marker
Built in 1858 by a Polish immigrant from upper Silesia, the John Gawlik House is the oldest stone home in Panna Maria. Characteristics of rural upper Silesian homes and this house are steeply pitched gable roofs with large overhangs covering the porch, two small windows for ventilation, and interior meat smoking rooms connected to fireplaces. Gawlik, a stone mason, also assisted in building Panna Maria’s Immaculate Conception Church and other local homes. John and his wife, Johanna, lived in the home until Johanna’s death in 1899. Thereafter, the Theo and Eva Pollok family and then subsequent generations of the Emma and Joe J. Janysek family have owned the property.
Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17888.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 28° 57.48′ N, 97° 54.023′ W. Marker is in Panna Maria, Texas, in Karnes County. Marker is on County Highway 381. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 County Rd 381, Hobson TX 78117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Store in Panna Maria (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pilarczyk Store (about 600 feet away);
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Photographed By Dave W, March 23, 2022
2. John Gawlik House Marker
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