First House Built by First Czech Settlers in Texas
Nelsonville

Marker Location:
Off of SH 159, Nelsonville

Marker Text:

After Rev. Josef E. Bergman of Cat Spring wrote letter praising Texas, 33 Czech families immigrated to locality, 1851-1853. This first home was built in 1854 by Josef L. Leshikar and his 4 sons. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.