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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".
Snook is a historical marker in Snook, Burleson County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 69 historical markers documented in Burleson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4909, -96.4664 near Snook. The nearest cataloged historic site is Snook Brethren Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dabney Hill Freedom Colony, Heavenly Hill, and Bettis Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5051008653. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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