Marker Inscription
Dubina, which derives its name from the Czech word for Oak Grove, was founded in 1856 by a group of Moravian immigrants, including the Marak Kahlich, Sramek, Peter, Holub, Muzny, and Haidusek families. By 1900 the farming community had erected a church building, mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, store, and post office. A 1909 storm and a 1912 fire caused extensive damage from which the town never recovered. As the first settlement in Texas to be founded entirely by Czech-Moravians, Dubina remains an important part of the state's regional and cultural history.
About this site
Dubina is a historical marker in Dubina, Fayette County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Fayette County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 209 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7318, -96.8342 near Dubina. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pytlovany, Simon, House, High Hill Cemetery, and Bictner.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5149001290. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
