Comfort in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Comfort Post Office
Photographed By James Hulse, July 6, 2020
1. Comfort Post Office Marker
From 1856, when Comfort's postal station was established, until this building was constructed in 1910, the town's post office was housed in various mercantile stores. In 1910, while Hermann Ingenhuett was serving as postmaster, this building was completed. Designed by noted San Antonio architect Alfred Giles, the renaissance revival style structure exhibits Giles' talent for blending red brick and limestone. It remained in use as a post office until 1952.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1000.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 29° 57.961′ N, 98° 54.328′ W. Marker is in Comfort, Texas, in Kendall County. Marker is on High Street, 0.1 miles east of 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 High Street, Comfort TX 78013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peter Joseph Ingenhuett Homestead (a few steps from this marker); Hermann and Antoine Ingenhuett Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gass Schmiede (about 300 feet away, measured in
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Also see . . . Comfort, Texas. (Submitted on September 8, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, July 6, 2020
2. Comfort Post Office and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
