Texas Historical Marker #16206
SPJST Lodge No. 49 On May 2, 1904, eighteen charter members organized SPJST Lodge No. 49 in Runnels County. Founded just eight years after the SPJST's organization, Lodge No. 49 continued the Czech-Texan benevolent society's goals of promoting fellowship and Czech culture, and providing life insurance and care for its members. In 1927, the lodge began working with local Sokol organization members on a new building. Once opened, it functioned as a meeting place for the groups, in addition to other organizations. Sporting activities and community and celebratory events have also been held on the grounds. Today, SPJST Lodge No. 49 continues to promote fraternalism while building up the Rowena community. (2009) #16206
706 Concho St., Rowena, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #05162
Sweet Home School. The need for education in this rural area was met in 1902, when a two-room school was started on Emil Helms' farm (1.5 miles northwest). The name "Sweet Home" was chosen by Henry Kriegel, one of the first trustees. In 1922 the school was moved to a better equipped, two-room structure on this site. John Simecek (1878-1964), a farmer and banker who served the longest term as school trustee, 1922-44, donated the 2-acre tract of land. A teacherage (residence) was added in 1928, and a cellar in 1930. Sweet Home School closed in 1944, and today only the cellar remains to mark the location. #5162
US 67 SW of Rowena, Rowena, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #04979
Sons of Hermann Lodge No. 216. Organized in 1904 as Rowena Chapter of the Sons of Hermann, worldwide benevolent fraternal organization. Named for German national hero and tribal leader Hermann the Defender (18 B.C. - 19 A.D.), who helped break Roman power east of the Rhine River in 9 A.D. First officers of the Rowena Lodge were Michelus Feist, president; Julius J. Henkhaus, vice president; Walter Schuhmann, secretary; Ignatz Olsak, treasurer. There were ten charter members. The order maintains a youth camp and home for the aged, for members, at town of Comfort. #4979
Edwards St., Rowena, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #03844
Oldest Rock Building in City. Completed in 1903. 24-inch walls are made of sand and lime mix mortar. Originally used as grain and feed store. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 #3844
Depot St., Rowena, TX, United States