POTD: Hostyn Grotto

Located at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn, Texas, this grotto draw many visitors. The structure was built in the 1920s by Czech settlers who constructed the grotto as a replica to the famous grotto at Lourdes, France. The grotto is located right beside the road; you’ll find parking behind the church. Be sure to get out and walk to the grotto for a look at the structure and the adjacent stations of the cross; the hilltop location also offers good views of the surrounding countryside. To reach the grotto from La Grange, travel south on US 77 to FM 2436.