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History
in a Pecan ShellDubina
dates from 1856 when a group of recently arrived Czech immigrants found shelter
under a group of large oak trees (Dubina is Czech for Oak Grove). Its first
name, however, was Navidad and then Bohemian Navidad (after the
nearby Navidad River).
The settlers planted cotton and harvested only
one bale from their first crop. Just when they were adjusting to life in Fayette
County along came the Civil War and many of the men were drafted. After
the war, Dubina became a toehold for recently arrived Czech immigrants, much like
the nearby town of Hackberry
was for German settlers.The
railroad ran straight from Weimar to
Schulenburg in 1873 and
Dubina was ignored. Population was drawn off, yet by 1900, the church still served
600 families who lived within the sound of the Saints Cyril and Methodius' Church
bell.
Dubina's first church was built in 1876, but was destroyed by
a 1909 hurricane. Rebuilt in 1912, it survived a fire that all but destroyed
the town.
Dubina TodayToday, Dubina and
the Saints
Cyril and Methodius Church is included on the well-known "Painted
Churches" tour. |
| | "Endangered
Historic Properties of Texas" - The Old Peter's
Family Store in Dubina
TE photo March 2001
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Photo by Gordon
Hesketh
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Following the road ( County Road 480 ) past the church in Dubina, you will pass
the Old Dubina Store and continuing west you will cross the "Piano Bridge"
It's one of the few remaining iron bridges in Fayette County. more
Although 480 is a dirt road, it will connect with FM 615, which is paved and
will take you to Highway 77. | |
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