Funeral Homes in Schulenburg, TX

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: (hugo hollas), and (e. j. holub).

Schulenburg is a city in Fayette County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,750 at the 2010 census. Known for its German culture, Schulenburg is home of the Texas Polka Music Museum.

Schulenburg Obituaries

It was noted by Texarkana Gazette on July 20th, 2017 that John D Smith passed on in Schulenburg, Texas.  Smith was 66 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John D's life.

It was disclosed by Register Guard on October 2nd, 2016 that Frances Marie Kucera passed on in Albany, Oregon.  Kucera was 81 years old and was born in Schulenburg, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frances Marie's life.

It was written on January 21st, 2015 that Donfred Charles "Don" Banta passed away in Schulenburg, Texas.  Banta was 94 years old and was born in Greensburg, KS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Donfred Charles "Don"'s life.

It was noted by Providence Journal on July 14th, 2014 that Annie L Von Buettner (Chudej) passed on in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.  Ms. Von Buettner was 75 years old and was born in Schulenburg, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Annie L's life.

It was noted on April 20th, 2014 that Alton Anton "Tex" Kunz perished in Sierra Vista, Arizona.  Kunz was 87 years old and was born in Schulenburg, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Alton Anton "Tex"'s life.

It was disclosed by Austin American Statesman on December 31st, 2012 that Marietta Virginia Hranicky (Hoffmann) perished in Schulenburg, Texas.  Ms. Hranicky was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marietta Virginia's life.

It was written by Austin American Statesman on June 26th, 2011 that Charles L "Chuck" Hrncir died in Schulenburg, Texas.  Hrncir was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Charles L "Chuck"'s life.

History

The town of Schulenburg developed from two nearby communities: Lyons, founded in 1842, and High Hill, settled the same year and named in 1858. Her family and the James Lyons family were the first white settlers in the area. The first train arrived on New Year's Eve of 1873, and the town was formally incorporated on May 24, 1875. In 1873, the Galveston, Harris and San Antonio Railroad bought land in the area, then built a depot on the portion formerly owned by Louis Schulenburg, naming it after him. The population was 2,699 at the 2000 census.

In 1831, the Mexican government granted of land to Kesiah Crier.