To the normal passer-by, St. Hedwig may appear to be just as boring and dull
as the next small town, and in some minds, it is. St. Hedwig is not a spot of
great excitement or famous landmarks, but the inhabitants have every right to be
proud of their home town. St. Hedwig was built on a tradition of hard work and
religious faith. Since the first day, the community has rarely failed to love
and serve their neighbors. The friendly quality can be seen in every
four-fingered wave from a passing car. Perhaps with a little exposure, St.
Hedwig can be properly recognized as the beautiful Polish town that it has
always been.
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McGuire, James P. The Polish Texans. San Antonio: The University of
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Strzelczyk, Albert. Personal Interview. 27 Oct. 1998.

This has been the History of St. Hedwig, Texas, as compiled by Kris Mylius
and Michelle Stiefer. Thank you for your attention as we shared with you the
product of our extensive study. We hope that you found it as interesting as we
did.
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