New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Carl W. Groos Home
Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 1, 2021
1. Old Carl W. Groos Home Marker
Built about 1870 of adobe brick with cypress floor, doors. Has original rolled glass windows, ruby glass in front door. It has been the residence of banker Carl W. Gross; Judge Adolf Giesesck; merchant Fritz Scholl; and H. Dittlinger, flour miller.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2286.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 29° 42.104′ N, 98° 7.389′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. It is on South Seguin Avenue (State Highway 46), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 South Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in 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: The Faust Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Settlers' Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Krause Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Protestant Church (about 300 feet away); Stephen Klein Home (about 400 feet away); Hinmann House (about 500 feet away); The New Braunfels Herald
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 1, 2021
2. Old Carl W. Groos Home
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
