Community of Snook (Originally Located One Mile West)
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Marker Text: 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". (1971)
Marker No: 8653
Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker
Geographic: 30.490900.-96.466431
Location: on FM 2155 at intersection with Spur 2155, Snook
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