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Josef Masik

Caldwell, Burleson County

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(March 30, 1810 - July 1, 1881) First Czech teacher in Texas. Born in Moravia (now Czechoslovakia). Certified to teach at age 16. Came to Texas 1855, seeking freedom from oppression. Following much hardship, he resumed teaching, 1859, with up to 50 pupils yearly. Retired, 1872.

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Location Description From Caldwell, take SH 21 E about 2 1/2 miles to CR 208, go South (right) about 9/10 mile to bridge over RR tracks, turn West (right) on trail just past bridge - follow trail to marker in northwest corner of pasture on S side of RR. Chain link fence now surrounds graves.
Marker # 8644
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type grave marker
Code educational topics; Czech immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.549504, -96.667527

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