Czech Catholic Union of Texas
On March 24, 1889, a group of Czech immigrants gathered here to form the Katolicka Jednota Texaska (KJT), or Czech Catholic Union of Texas. A fraternal benefit society, the KJT was chartered on July 4, 1889, with six individual lodges. Through programs such as life insurance, financial aid to members, churches, and educational scholarships, the organization has served people throughout the state and has grown to number over one hundred lodges. The KJT continues to uphold the purpose of its founders in the same fraternal spirit. (1989)
29.8465° N, 96.9214° W
Where to Find It
Hostyn community, Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. From La Grange, US 77 S about 5 miles then FM 2436 NW 1 mile.
Nearby Markers
- 0.4 mi W Brookfield-Evans-Cremer House Hostyn
- 0.8 mi SE The Oldest Czech Settlement
- 1.1 mi NW Cedar Cemetery LaGrange
- 3.7 mi S Philadelphia Evangelical Lutheran Chuch La Grange
- 3.7 mi S United Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery Schulenburg
- 3.9 mi SW Black Jack Springs Cemetery La Grange