Historical Marker
Town of Panna Maria
Historical marker location:
13879 N. FM 81, Panna Maria, Texas
( Between FM 81 and Immaculate Conception Church)
Marker installed: 1936
Oldest Polish settlement in Texas - Established December 24, 1854 by the Reverend Leopold Moczygemba O.F.M., who was instrumental in bringing from Poland about 100 Polish peasant families - Within a few months the majority sought homes in other localities in Texas. Erected by the State of Texas 1936.