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Moravian (Czech) Cemetery

, Brazos County

Marker Text

Land for this cemetery was sold in 1889 by Josef Stasta (1833-1894) to Joseph Mekeska, president of Moravian Brothers Burial Ground. The deed specified the land would be used exclusively for a Moravian cemetery. The cemetery contains eleven grave markers. All but one of the stones are inscribed in Czech. The one English-language stone marks four graves. The earliest known burial is that of Marie Siptak (Jan. 19-Feb. 16, 1885). The last interment took place in 1906. Though only fifteen graves are marked, the cemetery may contain as many as forty-one burials.

Marker Details

Address 5911 Street
Location Description 5911 Street (Copperfield Subdivision), Bryan Knights Bridge.
Marker # 8690
Dedicated 1986
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 30.679592, -96.293378

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