Cesko Narodni Hrbitov
The Cechomoravan Lodge No. 105 formed in Ellinger in 1884 as part of the national Cesko-Slovanska Podporujici Spolecnost (C.S.P.S.) fraternal society, which offered benefits to Czech immigrants. In 1897, the Ellinger lodge joined other Texas lodges in a new group, the Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas (Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas), or S.P.J.S.T. The Cesko Narodni Hrbitov, or Czech National Cemetery, was later called Ellinger National Cemetery. It served as the burial ground for early Czech settlers, including Thomas Hruska, C.S.P.S. member, and charter member and first president of the S.P.J.S.T. Lodge #1. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2000
29.8429° N, 96.7001° W
Where to Find It
Ellinger National Cemetery. FM 2503, 0.1 mi. NE of Tobias Rd.
Nearby Markers
- 1.4 mi NE St. Mary's Catholic Church Ellinger
- 1.9 mi NW James J. Ross La Grange
- 2 mi N St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery Ellinger
- 3.2 mi NE Fayetteville Brethren Church Cemetery Fayetteville
- 3.3 mi NE Brethren Church Fayetteville
- 3.3 mi NE The Rev. Jindrich Juren Fayetteville