Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Captain Charles Schreiner
1838 - 1927
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
1. Captain Charles Schreiner Marker
Enterprising businessman. Born in France. Moved (1852) to U.S. with parents. Served with distinction in Texas Rangers, 1854-1857. Fought with confederacy in Civil War.
In 1869 began General Store in Kerrville. Activities expanded to include banking, ranching, and marketing wool and mohair. He also started one of first wool and mohair warehouses in Texas. By 1900 he owned 600,000 acres of land and by 1945 his country store was one of most progressive in the southwest.
Among his many philanthropic activities was the founding of Schreiner Institute (College).
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 710.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 30° 2.772′ N, 99° 8.403′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. It is on Earl Garrett Street 0.1 miles north of Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 Earl Garrett Street, Kerrville TX 78028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. 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: Captain Charles Schreiner Home (a few steps from this marker); Piρon Tree (a few steps from this marker); Schreiner's Roses (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Kerrville Post Office (1936) (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Building (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . Charles Armand Schreiner (1838–1927). (Submitted on December 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
2. Schreiner Mansion Museum
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
3. Mansion & Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
4. Schreiner Mansion
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5. Captain Charles Schreiner
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
