Interested in fun facts and the history of Saint Hedwig, TX?
Then read on!
1. St. Hedwig was founded in 1852 by German immigrants and is named after a Polish princess, Hedwig of Silesia.
2. The village of St. Hedwig is home to the oldest Catholic Church in Texas, St. Hedwig Catholic Church, which was built in 1858.
3. The village is home to the oldest operating post office in Bexar County, which was established in 1876.
4. St. Hedwig is home to the oldest continually operated family-owned store in Texas, the St. Hedwig General Store, which has been in operation since 1877.
5. The village is home to the oldest continuously operated bar in Texas, the St. Hedwig Tavern, which has been in operation since 1881.
6. The village is home to the oldest continuously operated dance hall in Texas, the St. Hedwig Dance Hall, which has been in operation since 1883.