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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28CW_the-natural-setting_Fredericksburg-TX.html
Of the first soldiers to arrive at Fort Martin Scott, none were natives of Texas. Many came from eastern states or were from Europe. Having traded familiar surroundings for the Texas wilderness, soldiers could identify with the newly arrived Germa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27SD_general-e-kirby-smith-c-s-a_Fredericksburg-TX.html
Born in Florida. Graduated from West Point. Fought in Mexican War. On the Texas frontier in the 1850s, commanded Camps Belknap, Cooper and Colorado. In 1860 and many years afterwards was a partner of J. M. Hunter of Fredericksburg in a Texas r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23NV_christian-methodist-episcopal-church_Fredericksburg-TX.html
Several black families were residing in Gillespie County by the 1870s. A schoolhouse was built in 1877 on property adjacent to this later church site. Blacks probably met in the school for worship services before this church was completed 10 years…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23NU_kloth-ludwig-home_Fredericksburg-TX.html
This limestone building was constructed about 1870 when the property was owned by John Adams Alberthal. It was designed with a commercial area on the front and a two-story residential section in the back. Christian Kloth purchased the home in 1878…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23NT_mueller-petmecky-house_Fredericksburg-TX.html
The original portion of this house probably was built between 1848 and 1850 by Willis Wallace, who was granted the land by the German Immigration Company. Of fachwerk construction, the two-room home later was acquired by German farmer Heinrich Mue…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RZ6_gillespie-county_Fredericksburg-TX.html
The trails of roving Indians crossed these hills Settled by German pioneers in 1846 A group of Mormons settled at Zodiac in 1847. Created February 23, 1848 Organized June 5, 1848 Named for Richard Addison Gillespie A Texan from 1837 A de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYV_main-mast-from-destroyer-uss-foote-dd-511_Fredericksburg-TX.html
The main mast of the USS Foote (DD-511) mounts the SC-1 air and surface search radar known as the "bedspring". USS Foote (DD-511), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYF_old-gillespie-county-courthouse_Fredericksburg-TX.html
Erected 1881-1882 in term of County Judge Wm. Wahrmund and Commissioners J. Dechert, F. Kneese, J. Larson and J.P. Mosel. Architect was Alfred Giles.      Native limestone structure is distinctive in fine balance and symmetry. Second courtho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYE_the-meinhardt-pfeil-home_Fredericksburg-TX.html
The original section of this two-story limestone residence was constructed about 1850 by pioneer area settlers Albert and Doris Meinhardt. A widow in 1879, Doris sold the property to her former son-in-law G. Adolph Pfeil (d. 1926), a local cotton …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYD_county-jail-of-1885_Fredericksburg-TX.html
This two-story stone structure served as the fourth jail for Gillespie County, organized in 1848. It was constructed by the firm of C.F. Priess and Bro. in 1885. The ground floor housed a holding area and living quarters for the jailer. The second…
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