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Among the many European immigrants arriving in Texas in the mid-19th century was a small group of Lithuanians who settled in the Yorktown vicinity of De Witt County. Due to their eventual assimilation with the numerous German immigrants in the area, the Lithuanians and their contributions to the history of this region were overlooked for generations.
Records reveal that the first Lithuanian family to settle in this area probably was that of David and Dora (Scholze) Stanchos. They arrived about 1852, making them among the earliest documented Lithuanian immigrants to America. By 1874 they were joined by about 70 more immigrants, most from the province of Gumbinnen in what was then part of East Prussia. Leaving their homeland for a variety of religious and political reasons, the Lithuanians arrived in Texas primarily through the ports of Galveston and Indianola. Establishing farms in the area, the Lithuanians became American citizens and contributed to the history and culture of this area. Men from the community fought on both sides of the American Civil War. A small graveyard south of Yorktown known as Jonischkies Cemetery contains the interments of many of these early settlers. (1994) (Marker No. 3095)
Vilnius - Gate of Dawn: the chapel contains an icon of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, said to have miraculous powers.
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Lithuania to introduce euro 0,75€
0,01€ is old and one of first Lithuania's money
0,01€ 5ct is the last stamp of 2014 with our old currency Litas, I especially added this one to you because we don't have litas stamps anymore in post offices...
Konzertreise nach Vilnius und Kretinga/Litauen - mit VELB ansamblis Adoremus, klangPROJEKT - unterstützt von ZK concerts, Laurutis stage und dem KulturOrt e.V.
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Church of St. Anne; The present brick church was constructed on the initiative of Grand Duke of Lithuania Alexander in 1495–1500; the exterior of the church has remained almost unchanged since then.
Konzertreise nach Vilnius und Kretinga/Litauen - mit VELB ansamblis Adoremus, klangPROJEKT - unterstützt von ZK concerts, Laurutis stage und dem KulturOrt e.V.
Sts. Peter & Pauls' Church; commissioned to celebrate victory over the Russians in 1668 by Michael Casimir Pac, the Grand Hetman of the Lithuanian armies. Containing over 2,000 astonishing stucco mouldings representing miscellaneous religious and mythological scenes, the Church was consecrated in 1701.
Sts. Peter & Pauls' Church; commissioned to celebrate victory over the Russians in 1668 by Michael Casimir Pac, the Grand Hetman of the Lithuanian armies. Containing over 2,000 astonishing stucco mouldings representing miscellaneous religious and mythological scenes, the Church was consecrated in 1701.
Konzertreise nach Vilnius und Kretinga/Litauen - mit VELB ansamblis Adoremus, klangPROJEKT - unterstützt von ZK concerts, Laurutis stage und dem KulturOrt e.V.
Konzertreise nach Vilnius und Kretinga/Litauen - mit VELB ansamblis Adoremus, klangPROJEKT - unterstützt von ZK concerts, Laurutis stage und dem KulturOrt e.V.
Konzertreise nach Vilnius und Kretinga/Litauen - mit VELB ansamblis Adoremus, klangPROJEKT - unterstützt von ZK concerts, Laurutis stage und dem KulturOrt e.V.