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Snook

Snook, Burleson County

Marker Text

Settled 1880s by Czech immigrants. First called "Sebesta's Corner". In 1895 named "Snook" for John Snook, who helped secure post office. Soon had a one-room school, a "masova schuza" (slaughterhouse), a cooperative store, and lodge for "Czechoslovak Benevolent Society".

Marker Details

Address
Location Description on FM 2155 at intersection with Spur 2155, Snook
Marker # 8653
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type Other - explain
Code cities and towns; Czech immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.52928, -96.423915

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