New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

New Braunfels

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 23, 2018

1. New Braunfels Marker

Inscription. Founded on March 21, 1845 by Carl, Prince of Solms-Braunfels, Commissioner-General of the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas. Named after Prince Solms' estate, Braunfels, on the Lahn River in Germany. Its permanence was assured by John O. Meusebach, the second Commissioner-General. The first colonial officials were Jean J. Von Coll, bookkeeper; Nicholaus Zink, surveyor; Theodore Koester, physician. L.C. Evenberg served as pastor and Hermann F. Seele as teacher. Comal County was created on March 24, 1846, by an act of the first Legislature of Texas. The New Braunfelser Zeitung, oldest German newspaper in Texas, began publication on November 12, 1852, with Ferdinand Lindheimer as editor. The first Staatssaengerfest was held at New Braunfels on October 16, 1853, and the first special tax for school purposes levied and collected in Texas was voted by New Braunfels on March 17, 1856. Erected by the State of Texas 1936 with funds appropriated by the Federal Government to commemorate one hundred years of Texas independence.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 3573.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments

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series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1845.

Location. 29° 42.659′ N, 98° 8.174′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. Marker is at the intersection of Landa Park Drive and Monument Drive, on the left when traveling north on Landa Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old San Antonio Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Landa Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Founder's Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); German Pioneers Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Braunfels Gemischter Chor Harmonie (about 400 feet away); It All Began Here (about 400 feet away); Mayors' Monarch Pledge (about 400 feet away); This Monument Marks the Location (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.

New Braunfels Marker Area in Landa Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 23, 2018

2. New Braunfels Marker Area in Landa Park

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.