Frydek, Texas facts for kids
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Frydek
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 Frydek
Location in Texas
Frydek
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Austin |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
77474
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| GNIS | 1336285 |
Frydek is a small community in southeastern Austin County, Texas, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own city government. From 1964 to 2000, about 150 people lived there. Frydek is part of the larger Greater Houston area.
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Where is Frydek Located?
Frydek is located on the west side of the Brazos River. You can find it on FM 1458. It's about 3 miles (5 km) south of San Felipe and 3 miles (5 km) east of Sealy. It's also about 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Bellville, which is the main town of Austin County.
A Look at Frydek's History
Early Settlers and Land Grants
The Frydek area was first settled a long time ago, in the 1820s. Some of the first people to get land grants in Texas, known as the Old Three Hundred, received land here. One of these land grants was given to Stephen F. Austin in 1831.
How Frydek Got Its Name
The community of Frydek was officially started in 1895. It was likely named after a town called Frýdek in what is now the Czech Republic. Many people from the Czech Republic settled in this area.
Growth and Community Life
Frydek quickly became a place where local farmers and ranchers could sell their goods. It even had its own post office from 1901 to 1906. By 1931, Frydek had four businesses. A church built there was still in use in 1999. The number of people living in Frydek changed over the years:
- In 1933, there were 25 people.
- In 1939, the population grew to 75.
- From 1964 to 2000, about 150 people lived in Frydek.
Most people in the community today are still of Czech heritage.
Changes to the Community
In 2019, a part of Frydek became its own city called South Frydek. This happened after the area around the church became part of the city of Sealy's planning area.
Education in Frydek
In 1918, the local school in Frydek had 36 students. Today, students from Frydek attend schools in the Sealy Independent School District.
Images for kids
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St. Mary's Catholic Church in Frydek
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St. Mary's Catholic Church in Frydek
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St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery on FM 1458
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St. Mary's Parochial School (1916–1964)
