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

Inscription.

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. Marker 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.

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); Piñon Tree (a few steps from this marker); Schreiner's Roses

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(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); The Schreiner Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Guthrie Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Kerrville Mountain Sun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kerrville.

Also see . . . Charles Armand Schreiner (1838–1927). (Submitted on December 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Captain Charles Schreiner Mansion and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 5, 2020

2. Captain Charles Schreiner Mansion and Marker

Schreiner Mansion Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 5, 2020

3. Schreiner Mansion Museum

Captain Charles Schreiner Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 5, 2020

4. Captain Charles Schreiner Marker - wide view

Captain Charles Schreiner image. Click for full size.

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5. Captain Charles Schreiner

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 16 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.