Serbin
Trilingual (Wendish-German-English) community founded 1854 by 588 Wends under leadership of the Rev. John Kilian. The Rev. Kilian (Evangelical Lutheran) named place Serbin because the Wends were descendants of Serbs.
A thriving town 1865-1890; had grocery, dry goods, jewelry, drug and music stores; shops of wagon maker, blacksmith, saddler; post office, 3 doctors, 2 dentists.
On Smithville-Houston oxcart road-- sending out cotton, other produce, and hauling in staples.
Decline began about 1890 as railroads bypassed settlement by several miles. (1969)
30.1276° N, 96.9989° W
Where to Find It
S side of intersection of FM 2239 and CR 209
Nearby Markers
- 1.1 mi SE Serbin Serbin
- 1.1 mi SE St. Paul Lutheran Church Serbin
- 3 mi E In This Grave Rest James Goucher and Five Members of His Family Serbin
- 3.5 mi SW Washington Cemetery Giddings
- 4.2 mi W Grassyville Cemetery Paige
- 4.6 mi SE Holy Cross Cemetery Giddings