Round Top in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Schiege Cigar Factory Manager's House
Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021
1. Schiege Cigar Factory Manager's House Marker
Inscription.
Schiege Cigar Factory Manager's House. . Charles Schiege employed mainly single men to manufacture cigars in his factory. The workers were provided with sleeping quarters in the attic area of the factory building. The factory manager, however, was often a family man, and to house these employees Schiege built a cottage of German vernacular design at this site about the time the factory was opened in 1882. Early cigar factory manager Paul Herman Helmecke (1864-1894) and his wife Martha Mary Neuthard, daughter of prominent local pastor Adam Neuthard, lived here with their five children in the 1880s and 1890s. , Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995
Charles Schiege employed mainly single men to manufacture cigars in his factory. The workers were provided with sleeping quarters in the attic area of the factory building. The factory manager, however, was often a family man, and to house these employees Schiege built a cottage of German vernacular design at this site about the time the factory was opened in 1882. Early cigar factory manager Paul Herman Helmecke (1864-1894) and his wife Martha Mary Neuthard, daughter of prominent local pastor Adam Neuthard, lived here with their five children in the 1880s and 1890s. Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4677.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 30° 3.81′ N, 96° 41.933′ W. Marker is in Round Top, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South White Street and Bauer Rommel. The marker is located on western section of the Round Top Inn grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 South White Street, Round Top TX 78954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schiege House (within shouting distance of this marker); Schiege Cigar Factory
Regarding Schiege Cigar Factory Manager's House. This marker is located on the grounds of the Round Top Inn which provides a bed and breakfast service in the historic buildings.
Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021
2. The Schiege Cigar Factory Manager's House and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021
3. The Schiege Cigar Factory Manager's House and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021
4. The view of the Schiege Cigar Factory Manager's House from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.