Kovar is an

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, United States. It is located within the

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metropolitan area.

History

Kovar was named for early settler Martin Kovar, who came to the area around 1870. A church was organized by Reverend Jindrich Juren in 1894 and had 30 members in attendance, who had

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and

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n heritage.

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and a

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made up the community's economy. A post office was established at Kovar in 1903 and remained in operation until 1914, with Frank Rundus as postmaster. The community never developed fully and never recorded a population, but the community's economy eventually centered on ranching. The movie

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was filmed at Sts. Peter and Paul's church in Kovar. It is located at the southeastern corner of Zimmerhanzel and Stolle Roads and a large SPJST hall is a short distance to the north. There are two cemeteries a quarter-mile west of the building.

Geography

Kovar is located south of Smithville in southeastern Bastrop County, and is also west of

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Education

Kovar is served by the

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References

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