Historical Markers in Texas

The Oldest Czech Settlement

History·Fayette County·Texas

In Texas. Was established at Hostyn when in November 1856 the families of Joseph Janda Valintin Kolibal, Frantisek Koza arrived here from Czechoslovakia.

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29.8406, -96.9113

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