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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYC_mosel-jorden-duecker-haus_Fredericksburg-TX.html
Johann Nicholas Mosel (1839-1904) was granted a 100' x 200' lot in Fredericksburg by the German Emigration Company in 1847. Here he built a rough limestone structure (now the northeast rooms), which might have served later as a Sunday house when h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYB_holy-ghost-heilige-geist-evangelical-protestant-church_Fredericksburg-TX.html
This congregation traces its origins to the first Protestant services held in Fredericksburg by the Rev. Henry Basse in 1846. Members worshiped at the old Vereins Kirche until 1888 when Carl Priess gave this lot for a new building. The first porti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RWY_gillespie-county-country-schools-1846-to-1970s_Fredericksburg-TX.html
From 1846 to the 1970's, forty-four school districts served the educational needs of the children of Gillespie County. This marker honors the history of public education in Gillespie County and the Vereins Kirche, the first public school establish…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RWX_jacob-brodbeck_Fredericksburg-TX.html
Born and educated in Plattenhardt, Germany. Came to Texas in 1846 and settled in Gillespie County. He became the second school teacher of the Vereins Kirche. He was also involved in the development of Gillespie County by serving as county surveyor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RWW_a-lasting-friendship_Fredericksburg-TX.html
During Fredericksburg's 150th anniversary, we celebrate the enduring friendship between the Comanche Nation and the people of Gillespie County.
We honor the Comanches who helped to create and preserve this relationship and their descend…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RWV_frank-valentin-van-der-stucken_Fredericksburg-TX.html
... was born in Fredericksburg, Texas on October 16, 1858. Anxiety about the Civil War caused the family to return to their native city of Antwerp, Belgium. There young Frank studied music under masters and made his first public debut of his own c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RWU_gillespie-county-armed-services-memorial_Fredericksburg-TX.html
"I bore you on eagle wings and brought you unto myself"
Dedicated to all Gillespie County citizens who gave their life in the armed services of our country
World War I
Louis J. Jordan · Henry Koch · Edward H. Kla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTF_birthplace-of-fleet-admiral-chester-w-nimitz-usn_Fredericksburg-TX.html
Typical early Fredericksburg home built 1866 by Carl Basse. Property of the Henke family since 1873. Heinrich Henke, early settler, Confederate freighter, had butcher counter on front porch; meat processing was done in back yard; there the horses …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTE_early-history-of-fredericksburg-texas_Fredericksburg-TX.html
Fredericksburg, the county seat of Gillespie County, is steeped in history.
1846
Deriving its name from Prince Frederick of Prussia, this Texas town was founded on May 8, 1846, by 120 German immigrants under the auspices of the Society for the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTD_lt-col-jack-k-lee-fallen-heros-memorial_Fredericksburg-TX.html
Lt. Col. Jack K. Lee
Fallen Hero's Memorial
U.S. Air Force
Nov. 16, 1924 - Aug. 5, 2004
WWII - Korea - Viet Nam
For God and Country
Capt. Andrew R. Houghton
A Troop, 3rd Plt., 1st Sqd., 4th U.S. Cav.,
1st Inf. Div., U.S. Army
USMA Cla…