Bohemian

From FM 2262/US 287 intersection in Groveton; FM 2262 NE 4.8 miles to Lacy IV Road on west side (opposite Bud Lee Road). West on Lacy IV 1.5 miles to grass/dirt road into David Crockett National Forest/International Paper Private property. Northeast on private road .5 miles to cemetery in woods on east side.This site was used by Czech immigrants (TCHC). The graves were originally marked by large wooden crosses, but they have been destroyed (1920s picture provided by Dee Dee King). Three metal poles mark graves and there appear to be many depressions throughout the woods. The cemetery is dividied by US Forest Service and International Paper Co. property. Robert Hoelewyn (property foreman) said that someone had destroyed one of the concrete slabs and dug up a grave. There were bones visible at the site but he reburied them. A fireline has been cut through the site, and many of the markers were probably destroyed. Family members have put up 3 wooden replacement crosses at the site.The true bounds of the site are unknown, and crape myrtles are located all throughout the area. Only known graves at site:Agnes Janakd. 1918Willie Janakno dateMrs. Kopecekd. 1918The site was originally thought to be moved when the community and church shifted, but the graves still remain.

Bohemian is a cemetery in Groveton, Trinity County. It is one of 51 cemeteries documented in Trinity County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 77 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.1036, -95.0461 near Groveton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lacy (cemetery), about 2.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sumpter Cemetery, Josserand Memorial Park (Black), and Glenwood Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7455003903. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.