New Baden in Robertson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

New Baden

Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018

1. New Baden Marker

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Founded by German, Prussian, and Swiss immigrants in 1881, New Baden was named for the German town of Baden-Baden. The immigrants built a central building known as the Colony House to provide lodging for families while homes were under construction. Located on the route of the International & Great Northern Railroad, the town soon boasted stores, churches, a school, and a railroad station. Most of the residents were farmers, and the economy was based on agriculture. Population declined in the 1940s, but New Baden remains a viable rural community.

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11754.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 31° 3.067′ N, 96° 25.789′ W. Marker is in New Baden, Texas, in Robertson County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 1940, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 79. Marker is located next to the New Baden Post Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 199 FM 1940, New Baden TX 77870, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies

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. Robertson County (approx. 2.4 miles away); Franklin Carnegie Library (approx. 3.6 miles away); Robertson County Courthouse (approx. 3.8 miles away); Franklin (approx. 3.8 miles away); Old Franklin (approx. 6.1 miles away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 10½ miles away); Wheelock (approx. 10.7 miles away); a different marker also named Wheelock (approx. 10.7 miles away).

Also see . . . New Baden, TX - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on July 2, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018

2. New Baden Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.