Boerne in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
German Music in Boerne
Photographed by James Hulse, June 30, 2020
1. German music in Boerne Marker
German music professor Karl Dienger, who immigrated to Boerne in 1855, organized a singing club (gesang verein) and band in Boerne in 1860. Dienger's music group consisted of musicians from throughout the area and was commonly known as the Boerne Village Band. The band reflected traditional German music, heritage, and culture and performed at various area festivals, functions, and events. Since the 1860s a number of musical groups similar to the village band have flourished in Boerne and other area communities. Boerne's German-style bands have gained statewide recognition.
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2175.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 29° 47.644′ N, 98° 43.94′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and West Blanco Road, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. 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: Joseph Dienger Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ye Kendall Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Plaza (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Ye Kendall Inn (about 500 feet away); Kendall County Courthouse
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Also see . . . Boerne Village Band. (Submitted on September 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021
2. The view of the German Music in Boerne Marker with the Boerne Bandstand
Photographed by James Hulse, June 30, 2020
3. Boerne Bandstand
The marker is in front of the bandstand and out of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on April 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on September 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
