New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

August and Karoline Tolle House

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 1, 2021

1. August and Karoline Tolle House Marker

Inscription. German native August Tolle (1829-1922) immigrated to New Braunfels with his parents and siblings in 1845 and established a drugstore with Dr. Theodore Koester, his brother-in-law, in 1858. In 1861, he wed Karoline Messer (d. 1929), also from Germany. The couple had five children, Edith, Amelia, Theodore, Clara and Alfred. In 1891, August bought this house and lot, which later transferred to Alfred and his wife, Emma Louise (Hampe). Their three children sold it in 1969, and subsequent owners restored it several years later. Today, the home represents vernacular Victorian design, with decorative fretwork, carved rafter tails and shuttered four-over-four windows.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004

Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13268.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 29° 42.082′ N, 98° 7.205′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. It is at the intersection of Comal Avenue and East Garden Street, on the right when traveling east on Comal Avenue. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 388 Comal Avenue, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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: New Braunfels Woolen Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Theodore Koester Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Ferdinand Lindheimer (about 600 feet away); Johann Michael Jahn (about 700 feet away); First Protestant Church (about 800 feet away); Early Settlers' Home (about 800 feet away); The Faust Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Scholl House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.

August and Karoline Tolle House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 1, 2021

2. August and Karoline Tolle House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.