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HISTORICAL MARKERS GUIDE: KARNES COUNTY

Saint Joseph's School

Panna Maria

Year Marker Erected: 1966
Location: Highway 81, Panna Maria

Marker Text:
Built 1868. Oldest Polish private school in America. Since 1855, classes had been held in various sites. This was the first school building in the colony at Panna Maria. Teachers lived upstairs and classes were held on the ground floor. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.