Marker Number |
1874 |
Atlas Number |
5255001874 |
Marker Title |
First Store in Panna Maria |
Index Entry |
Panna Maria, First Store in |
Address |
13870 N. FM 81 |
City |
Panna Maria |
County |
Karnes |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
607290 |
UTM Northing |
3203771 |
Subject Codes |
commercial buildings; markets, merchantiles |
Marker Year |
1966 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
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Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text |
Built in 1855; used as a storeroom for landlord's share of Panna Maria crops. The landlord, John Twohig, a devout Catholic, set aside one room of store for the church and school. Owned and operated by the Snoga family since 1918. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 |