Near Mason in Mason County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Homesite of John O. Meusebach, 1812-1897
(1/4 mi. SE, in Loyal Valley)
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
1. Homesite of John O. Meusebach Marker
By 1848, German colonization reached area under direction of John O. Meusebach, who succeeded Prince Carol of Solms-Braunfels as colony leader and who signed treaty with Comanches allowing peaceful settlement of the land between the Llano and San Saba rivers. He later retired here to a 640-acre farm where he died.
His colonists have influenced Texas through their ingenuity, thrift and enterprise. They came seeking political and personal freedom and remained to create a unique culture through their blending of German custom with American necessity.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11288.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 30° 35.04′ N, 99° 0.907′ W. Marker is near Mason, Texas, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 87 and Ranch to Market Road 2242, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 87. Marker is located at the northern intersection of Ranch Road 2242 and US 87. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Herman and Willie Lehmann (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bethel M.E. Church (approx. 5.7 miles away); The Marschall - Meusebach Cemetery
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Also see . . .
1. Homesite of John O. Meusebach - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on November 25, 2015.)
2. John O. Meusebach. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on November 25, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
2. Homesite of John O. Meusebach Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
3. View to South Along US 87
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
4. View to North Along US 87
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
5. Marker at Intersection of US 87 and Ranch Road 2242 (northern extension)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 857 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 25, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
