S.P.J.S.T. Lodge No. 47 Hvezda Texas
Templebr/ Bell County, Texasbr/ 31 03.663' N 97 13.590' Wbr/ Directions: Start at the intersection of Motl Lane and SH-53. Go 100 yards east on SH-53. The lodge is on the left (north) side of the road.br/ br/ Historical Marker: In January 1903, Frank Motl and J.F. Sefcik led Seaton men in forming an order of the SPJST (Slovanskiexcl; Podporujicshy;Jednota Statu Texas), a Czech benevolent society. Members of Hvezda Texas, the Texas quot;Starquot; Lodge, met in Thomas Mikulastik's blacksmith shop and the Seaton School before building their first lodge hall in 1906 at this site. They added more land and facilities over the years, including a larger hall. The Star Lodge has supported programs in drama, gymnastics, traditional dance and choir, as well as the Red Cross, youth groups and political rallies. It has also hosted community activities, including dances, reunions, meetings and area agricultural fairs.