Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Henry Troell

(October 5, 1838 - December 19, 1921

Photographed By James Hulse, March 28, 2021

1. Henry Troell Marker

Inscription.

A native of Wichmannshausen, Germany, Henry Troell moved to this area sometime prior to 1860. He served in the Confederate army and in 1872 married area native Johanna Woehler. A successful freighting business enabled him to invest in several local properties and enterprises, including an innovative dam/grist mill operation at this site. He expanded the mill's water and hydroelectric generation capabilities and in the 1890s provided the city its first water and electric utility systems. His entrepreneurial and business legacy represent an important part of the city's development.

Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2452.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 29° 33.083′ N, 97° 58.29′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker is on River Drive West, 0.1 miles west of South Austin Street (State Highway 123), on the left when traveling west. The marker is located next to the City Water Plant in the Max Starcke Park along two other Historical markers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 River Drive West, Seguin TX 78155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Safford Dam (here, next to this marker); The Guadalupe River (a few steps from this marker); Claiborne West (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ezekiel Smith (approx. 0.8 miles away); Jonathan Douglass (approx. 0.8 miles away); Timothy Pickering Jones (approx. 0.8 miles away); Samuel Millett (approx. 0.9 miles away); John F. McGuffin (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seguin.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 28, 2021

2. Henry Troell Marker

The marker is on the right of the three markers

The view of the Henry Troell Marker from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 28, 2021

3. The view of the Henry Troell Marker from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.