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Schulenburg, Texas Travel Guide Region: Prairies & Lakes
The agricultural town of Schulenburg (meaning "school town" in German) was home to the Carnation milk company's first plant in 1929. Even today dairy products generate a major source of income for the area. Schulenburg is known as the "home of the painted churches" although the elaborately painted structures are actually in nearby small communities. A group of historic churches in the countryside surrounding the town of Schulenburg are known as the Painted Churches of Texas. The churches, built by the Czech immigrants to the region, are recognized for their elaborately painted interiors and details such as faux marble columns, all reminders of the homeland they had left behind. The church doors are usually open so it’s worth a stop to see if you might be able to take a peek at the beautiful interiors. The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce offers guided group tours with prior arrangements and also offers maps to the locations. You’ll also find more details about these churches on the PBS documentary “The Painted Churches of Texas” and its accompanying website, www.klru.org/paintedchurches. Attractions Painted Churches Tour. With a two- or three-week notice, the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce provides guides for tour groups of 10 or more. Individuals are welcome to enjoy a self-guided tour; maps of the church locations are available at the Schulenburg Chamber office at 618 Main Street.
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