St Mary's Church and Cemetery, Ellinger

[anaconda]

Saint Mary's Church and its cemetery sits atop Hoytt Hill in Ellinger. There is a historic marker in front of the church, which describes the history of this church, built to serve the area Czech immigrants in the late 1800's.

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The cemetery is right behind the church. It's quite a peaceful place, helped by it's location on top of the hill.

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One of the graves belonged to a soldier killed in action during WWI:
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Some graves were seeded with wildflowers, adding to the color palette of the different flower arrangements found all over the cemetery

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The location also offers a nice view of the area...

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For those interested in visiting, this is the address:

815 St. Mary's Church Road, Ellinger TX

[jhansen]

nice pics.....so, you're back on two wheels?

[anaconda]

nice pics.....so, you're back on two wheels?

Thanks. Nope, I drove the car...:giveup: Couldn't stand staying home on such a nice day. I went out to check the wildflowers near Brenham and Independence, but just past Brenham I turned on 389 back to Fayetteville and then Ellinger. I think next week the wildflowers will be more plentiful, so I'll probably head out that way again (Likely on 4 wheels...). Oh, I'm not walking on crutches anymore, but still need to gain strength on the left leg, and range of motion too...I sat on the bike this morning just to get a feel and I could barely shift gears....Granted, the bike wasn't running, but it was challenging. That and that I always balance the bike on the left leg at stops will keep me out from riding for a while.