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St. Joseph's School

Panna Maria, Karnes County

Marker Text

Built 1868. Oldest Polish private school in America. Since 1855, classes had been held in various sites. This was the first school building in the colony at Panna Maria. Teachers lived upstairs and classes were held on the ground floor. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966

Marker Details

Address CR 382
Location Description
Marker # 4459
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code educational topics; Polish immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 28.956844, -97.89727

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