Cibolo in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cibolo
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, July 28, 2020
1. Cibolo Marker
Inscription.
Cibolo. . A town began to grow here after the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad built a line through western Guadalupe County in 1875. A general store, operated by George Schlather and Ernst Jenull, was opened the following year to serve the predominantly German population. A post office was established in 1876, and the town was named Cibolo from an Indian word for buffalo. The community was also known as Fromme's Store after Charles Fromme purchased the general store in 1882. Cibolo was officially incorporated in 1965.
A town began to grow here after the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad built a line through western Guadalupe County in 1875. A general store, operated by George Schlather and Ernst Jenull, was opened the following year to serve the predominantly German population. A post office was established in 1876, and the town was named Cibolo from an Indian word for buffalo. The community was also known as Fromme's Store after Charles Fromme purchased the general store in 1882. Cibolo was officially incorporated in 1965.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 864.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 29° 33.561′ N, 98° 14.131′ W. Marker is in Cibolo, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 78, 0.2 miles east of Farm to Market Road 1103, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 618 FM 78, Cibolo TX 78108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Paul Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Schertz (approx. 2.2 miles away); Cessna T-37 Tweet (approx. 3.1 miles away); Post Chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
