Historical Markers in Texas

Pilarczyk Store

History·Karnes County·Texas

Built 1875; second oldest store in Panna Maria; still has original rafters and floors. Lime for mortaring stones (visible on back and sides) was fired in home kilns. Store was bought by Victor Pilarczyk, 1913. First gas pump was installed 1919. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

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28.9576, -97.8986

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