John O. Meusebach

John O. Meusebach (HM1Q2O)

Location: Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Gillespie County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 28.962', W 99° 0.489'

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(1812 - 1897)

To be a Texan, Meusebach gave up title of baron in 1845. As commissioner-general, German-Emigration Company, he founded Fredericksburg in 1846 as gateway to Fisher-Miller land grant, hunting ground of the Comanche. By emptying his firearms, he won trust of Indians and made treaty to provide for unmolested settlement. Indians called him "El Sol Colorado" (The Red Sun).
     State senator, 1851. In 1854 issued colonists' headrights.
     To his family motto, he added "Texas Forever". Lived in Loyal Valley. Buried near Cherry Spring.
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HM NumberHM1Q2O
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Marker Number10084
Year Placed1964
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
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Date Added Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 at 9:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 499217 N 3372274
Decimal Degrees30.48270000, -99.00815000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 28.962', W 99° 0.489'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 28' 57.72" N, 99° 0' 29.34" W
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Area Code(s)830
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 17501-17507 US-87, Fredericksburg TX 78624, US
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