Roznov

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Roznov is three miles east of Warrenton in northeastern Fayette County. It was settled during the latter nineteenth century by Czech and German immigrants and named by John Halamicek for his European home. A post office was established in 1892 and discontinued in 1906. In 1900 the community had a store, a saloon, and a blacksmith shop, but residents voted in nearby Warrenton. In 1933 Roznov had a population of fifty. The improvement of roads, mechanization of farm labor, and ultimate decline in the importance of cotton as a crop led to depopulation of the area.

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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.

Belongs to

Roznov is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Roznov is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • (Halamicek's Store)
  • (Petersville)

Location

Latitude: 29.98438970
Longitude: -96.70830950

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No