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

Staffel Family and the Staffel Store

Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021

1. Staffel Family and the Staffel Store Marker

Inscription.

German immigrant August Staffel arrived in Texas in 1852 and in due course made his way to Boerne, where he purchased property at this site in 1854. When Boerne was granted a postal station in 1856, Staffel served as first postmaster and housed the post office on his property. Staffel's other businesses included the Staffel store, stagecoach office, saloon, livery stable and wagon yard. After August's death in 1870, his wife, Bertha, operated the post office out of the Staffel store until 1881 and sold the property in 1905. Reminders of early economic development in Boerne, the Staffel store and the Staffel family played a significant role in that heritage.

Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12546.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 29° 47.458′ N, 98° 43.826′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (Business U.S. 87) and West Theissen Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. The marker is located by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 334 South Main Street, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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 of this marker: Theis House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boerne Crusaders Club (about 500 feet away);

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Theis-Bergmann House (about 500 feet away); Life Along the Creek (about 600 feet away); Sachs Garage (about 600 feet away); Cibolo Creek (about 600 feet away); Homesite of Albert Paul Kutzer (about 600 feet away); Fabra Smokehouse (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boerne.

Staffel Family and the Staffel Store and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021

2. Staffel Family and the Staffel Store and Marker

The view of the Staffel Store from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021

3. The view of the Staffel Store from the street

The view of the Staffel Store and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021

4. The view of the Staffel Store and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.