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Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, detail of postcard

Description: Detail of postcard of Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Dubina. "Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church - Dubina, TX. Bluebonnets in the springtime at Dubina: the oldest Czech settlement in Texas. The church interior is decorated with frescoes adn stenciling in vivid colors common to the period and culture. A "Feast Day" is held every year on the first Sunday in July."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.

United Evangelical Lutheran Church

Description: Historic plaque, "Philadelphia Evangelical Lutheran Church, the second oldest congregation in the Texas-Louisiana Synod, United Lutheran Church in America. The founding occurred on March 24, 1867, under leadership of the Rev. C.C. Rudi, who had just moved to the Swiss Alp area. A ten-acre church site was donated by John and Christina Knippa by deed of March 29, 1869. Cedar was donated by J.F. Melcher and the Knippas and original log church was built in 1869. In Feb. 1877 the cemetery was es… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
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