Historical Marker

Snook

Historical marker location:
Snook, Texas
( on FM 2155 at intersection with Spur 2155, Snook)
Marker installed: 1971

Settled 1880s by Czech immigrants. First called "Sebesta's Corner". In 1895 named "Snook" for John Snook, who helped secure post office. Soon had a one-room school, a "masova schuza" (slaughterhouse), a cooperative store, and lodge for "Czechoslovak Benevolent Society".