New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Carl Heinrich Guenther
(September 9, 1821–April 8, 1870)
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 3, 2020
1. Carl Heinrich Guenther Marker
Inscription.
Carl Heinrich Guenther. (September 9, 1821–April 8, 1870). Born in Prussia, Carl (Karl) Heinrich Guenther immigrated to Texas in 1845. He was a community leader, one of New Braunfels’ first public school teachers, and a director of the Germania, an early singing society. In 1854, he was elected president of Staats Saengerfest (State Singers Festival), a statewide meeting of German political groups. They adopted an anti-slavery platform, which represented an unpopular position in Texas. Guenther was among German-Texan leaders who allayed fears of disloyalty, and despite his leanings, he joined the Confederacy, becoming a captain. After his death, his wife, Margarethe (Schertz), with whom he had six children, continued their brewing business.
Born in Prussia, Carl (Karl) Heinrich Guenther immigrated to Texas in 1845. He was a community leader, one of New Braunfels’ first public school teachers, and a director of the Germania, an early singing society. In 1854, he was elected president of Staats Saengerfest (State Singers Festival), a statewide meeting of German political groups. They adopted an anti-slavery platform, which represented an unpopular position in Texas. Guenther was among German-Texan leaders who allayed fears of disloyalty, and despite his leanings, he joined the Confederacy, becoming a captain. After his death, his wife, Margarethe (Schertz), with whom he had six children, continued their brewing business.
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16588.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 29° 41.099′ N, 98° 8.37′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. Marker can be reached from North Business Interstate Highway 35 south of Peach Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 297 S Grape Ave, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
