Vysehrad School

Established north of Worthing community in 1887, Vysehrad School reflects the area's Czech heritage; the name means "high castle" in the Czech language. Frank Jakubik was the first teacher in the original schoolhouse at this site. It burned in 1905, replaced by a two-room structure and teacherage. By 1935, the school had three teachers serving eight grades. Consolidation with the Brown (1958) and Wied (1966) schools, along with steady growth, led trustees to enlarge facilities over the years. An independent school district since 1978, Vysehrad serves an area of more than 33 square miles as a reminder of the vital role rural education has played in Lavaca County history. (2007)

Vysehrad School is a historical marker in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, dedicated in 2007. It is one of 96 historical markers documented in Lavaca County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.4333, -97.0177 near Hallettsville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Thigpen Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery, Worthing, and Church of the Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013886. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.