Joseph L. Leshikar House
After Rev. Josef E. Bergman of Cat Spring wrote letter praising Texas, 33 Czech families immigrated to locality, 1851-1853. This first home was built in 1854 by Josef L. Leshikar and his 4 sons. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.
29.9380° N, 96.4054° W
Where to Find It
Nelsonville-New Bremen Rd., 4.5 miles south of Nelsonville off SH 159 (private)
Nearby Markers
- 2.6 mi N First Czech Immigrants in Texas Nelsonville
- 2.6 mi NW William Shelburne Cemetery Nelsonville
- 2.7 mi W Star Hill Cemetery Industry
- 3.2 mi NW Old Roesler Place, The Nelsonville
- 5.4 mi NW John Shelburne Cemetery Bleiblerville
- 5.4 mi SW New Ulm Cemetery New Ulm