Snook Brethren Church

During the 19th century, many families from Bohemia and Moravia emigrated to Texas. They brought their Czech traditions, including beliefs of the Brethren Church, established on religious teachings of reformer Jan Hus. Settlers to this area founded the community of Sebesta, later known as Snook, in the 1870s. In 1886, the Rev. Henry Juren of Fayetteville performed baptisms for the Czech-Moravian Brethren Church, which met in private homes. The Rev. Adolph Chlumsky conducted regular services in 1891, and members built their first sanctuary in 1913. The Christian Sisters Society was organized by 1928, and the church grew over the years. It remains an important part of the community. (2006)

Snook Brethren Church is a historical marker in Snook, Burleson County, dedicated in 2005. 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 30.4888, -96.4644 near Snook. The nearest cataloged historic site is Snook (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Heavenly Hill, Bettis Cemetery, and Carven.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013727. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.