Josef Masik 
​(March 30, 1810 - July 1, 1881)

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Marker Text: ​First Czech teacher in Texas. Born in Moravia (now Czechoslovakia). Certified to teach at age 16. Came to Texas 1855, seeking freedom from oppression. Following much hardship, he resumed teaching, 1859, with up to 50 pupils yearly. Retired, 1872. (1968) 

Marker No: 8644

Grave Marker

Geographic: 30.549479,-96.667526

Location: From Caldwell, take SH 21 east about 2 1/2 miles to CR 208, go South (right) about 9/10 mile to bridge over RR tracks, turn West (right) on trail just past bridge - follow trail to marker in northwest corner of pasture on south side of railroad.