Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Cemetery - Praha, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 40.245 W 097° 03.983
14R E 687123 N 3283866
St. Mary's parish was established in 1865. Mass was first said in Matej Novak's home, but then a small stone chapel was built by the end of 1865. A cemetery was soon established with the first burial in September, 1866.
Waymark Code: WMRXXH
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dreamhummie
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A Veterans' Day Memorial Service is held annually because of the nine native sons of Praha who lost their lives during WWII.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Praha, TX, USA

Approximate number of graves: 1500

Cemetery Status: Active

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