The Atlas Obscura Guide To Schulenburg

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Schulenburg, Texas

Updated August 15, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Schulenburg

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Schulenburg, Texas

Painted Churches of Texas

Twenty churches beautifully painted by 19th-century Czech and German immigrants in Texas.

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Schulenburg, Texas

Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum

Joseph and Victor Stanzel were Texas farm boys who built a model aircraft empire.

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NO HOPE OF HEAVEN NOR FEAR OF HELL

Columbus, Texas

Ike Towell’s Grave

A self-proclaimed infidel who had no hope of heaven nor fear of hell, Towell was free of superstition.

20 miles from Schulenburg

Columbus, Texas

Santa Claus Museum

An entire home filled with over 3,000 pieces of Santa memorabilia in glass cases, walls, on Christmas trees, and even in the bathroom.

21 miles from Schulenburg

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Podcast: Texas Painted Churches

These churches might seem unassuming from the outside, but intricate surprises await within.

by The Podcast Team, Atlas Obscura

August 15, 2023