In the nearby Czech village of Praha, this modest frame church dates from
1895, making it one of the oldest of the state's famous "painted churches."
Features include remarkable tongue-in-groove planks soaring to a classic vault,
wooden pillars representing Gothic columns, Art Nouveau-style paintings and mock
architectural details. The building is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. 821 F.M. 1295.
The adjacent cemetery is the site of an annual Veterans Day memorial service
in November, said to be the most attended in the United States. Nine graves
honor Praha youth who fell in World War II—a heavy toll for one sparsely
populated, rural Texas community. Take U.S. 90 2.7 miles east to F.M. 1295, then
south eight miles.
City: Flatonia
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
