Fayetteville SPJST

The Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, known in English as the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), is a fraternal organization founded by Czech-Texans in 1896 at the Fayette County courthouse in La Grange. For more than 50 years, its headquarters were here in Fayetteville, largely through the influence of SPJST secretary J.R. Kubena, a central figure in the organization. In 1953, the SPJST moved the home office to Temple. Through the years, membership has grown steadily. Today, the SPJST continues to contribute to Texas communities by promoting Czech heritage, community service, youth programs and scholarships, and by providing life insurance for its members. (2007)

Fayetteville SPJST is a historical marker in Fayetteville, Fayette County, dedicated in 2007. 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 29.9082, -96.6714 near Fayetteville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Smith, Dr. William P. (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery, Fayetteville City Cemetery, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014020. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.