Nordheim in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Nordheim Shooting Club

Photographed By James Hulse, May 31, 2021

1. Nordheim Shooting Club Marker

Inscription.

A product of the area's pre-dominantly German heritage and community Mayfest celebrations of the nineteenth century, the Nordheim Fortschritt Verein (Progress Club) was organized in 1897. Another organization, the Nordheim Scheutzen Verein (Shooting Club), was formed in 1902. The two organizations were merged in 1927 under the name Nordheim Shooting Club, the organization provided entertainment and community activities for a large rural area. The present club facility replaced earlier structures on the same site.

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3604.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 28° 55.626′ N, 97° 37.077′ W. Marker is in Nordheim, Texas, in DeWitt County. Marker is at the intersection of 9th Street and Broadway, on the right when traveling west on 9th Street. The marker is located on the wall of the front entrance to the Nordheim Shooting Club. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 9th Street, Nordheim TX 78141, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jubilee Park Pavilion (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sociedad Cementerio Union Mexicana Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles

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away); Pilot Knob (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cabeza (approx. 4.7 miles away); Runge, Texas (approx. 6½ miles away); Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial (approx. 6½ miles away); Runge Bandstand (approx. 6½ miles away); Lithuanians in Texas (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nordheim.

The entrance to the Nordheim Shooting Club Dance Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, May 31, 2021

2. The entrance to the Nordheim Shooting Club Dance Hall

The view of the Nordheim Shooting Club Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, May 31, 2021

3. The view of the Nordheim Shooting Club Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.