Boerne in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Fabra Smokehouse

Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021

1. Fabra Smokehouse Marker

Inscription.

A native of Germany, Julius Fabra (1827-1910) migrated to this area in 1854. After working as a freight hauler, he opened a meat market to serve the local farms. His son Ludwig (1858-1929) joined the business at the age of eighteen and constructed this smokehouse for the store in 1887. Originally a one-story structure, it was built of native limestone. A second story was added in 1904. Following Ludwig's death, his son Henry operated the market until he retired in 1962. The smokehouse is all that remains of the Fabra family business which spanned three generations. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1546.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 29° 47.542′ N, 98° 43.909′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Main Street and Rosewood Avenue, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located on the southern side of the Bechants building near the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 194 South Main Street, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in 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

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of this marker: Theis House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Theis-Bergmann House (about 300 feet away); Boerne Crusaders Club (about 400 feet away); German Music in Boerne (about 600 feet away); Staffel Family and the Staffel Store (about 700 feet away); Joseph Dienger Building (about 800 feet away); Ye Kendall Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boerne.

Fabra Smokehouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021

2. Fabra Smokehouse and Marker

Closer view the Fabra Smokehouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021

3. Closer view the Fabra Smokehouse and Marker

A view of the Fabra Smokehouse and Marker from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021

4. A view of the Fabra Smokehouse and Marker from the parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 976 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.