Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

1. Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop Marker

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Carl Severin Schultz was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1876. After marrying Nelsina Vestermann (b. 1871), he came to the United States and settled in Granbury. Schultz had several professions, including ownership of a soft drink factory. He later became the village blacksmith and operated his shop on this site, which he had purchased in 1900. Known throughout the town and the county for his fine craftsmanship, Schultz represents the type of settler and business leader who lived in Granbury at the turn of the century.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4884.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 32° 26.595′ N, 97° 47.184′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is at the intersection of East Bridge Street and North Crockett Street, on the right when traveling west on East Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 East Bridge Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

2. Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop Marker

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. J. F. and J. Nutt Building (a few steps from this marker); Hood County Jailhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fair (within shouting distance of this marker); Aston-Landers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Glenn Brothers' Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hardware and Tin Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

Additional commentary.
1. Carl Schultz was born in 1867, not 1876
I am the great-granddaughter of Carl Severin Schultz. The date of birth given for him was transposed, it should be 1867, not 1876; he was older than my Great-grandmother.

I submitted his birth certificate to prove this error, but was told I would have to pay to have the marker corrected. The engraver should have had to pay for his error.

The cost is prohibitive for me, but I wanted to set the record straight.

I sent copies of his birth certificate and military registration to the historical society as proof. I was assured the official records would be changed, but not the marker.

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Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas.