Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Los Nogales
Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2020
1. Los Nogales Marker
This structure was built in 1849 for German immigrant Justus Gombert. The one-room adobe structure, later stuccoed and enlarged, was owned from 1849 to 1859 by Joseph Zorn. After the Civil War, the property was used as a campground for members of the Freedmen's Bureau. Ben McCulloch owned the property briefly in 1870. Demolition of the house was prevented as the first project of the Seguin Conservation Society in 1952. Los Nogales (Spanish for walnuts), as it is now known, was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3128.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 29° 33.968′ N, 97° 57.818′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. It is at the intersection of South River Street and East Live Oak, on the left when traveling south on South River Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 South River Street, Seguin TX 78155, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Dietz Doll House (a few steps from this marker); Zies-Vivroux Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Campbell Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Calaboose (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
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Also see . . . Seguin Conservation Society. (Submitted on September 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2020
2. Front view of Los Nogales
The marker is in front of the house and out of view of the photo.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2020
3. Side view of the Los Nogales house
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
