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Pilarczyk Store

Panna Maria, Karnes County

Marker Text

Built 1875; second oldest store in Panna Maria; still has original rafters and floors. Lime for mortaring stones (visible on back and sides) was fired in home kilns. Store was bought by Victor Pilarczyk, 1913. First gas pump was installed 1919. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

Marker Details

Address 13780 N. FM 81
Location Description Panna Maria Visitor Center
Marker # 4016
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code commercial buildings; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 28.957649, -97.898564

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