Round Top in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pochmann House
Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021
1. Pochmann House Marker
Inscription.
Pochmann House. . German immigrant Zoellistin (Cellestin) Pochmann (1835-1862) came to Texas about 1856-57. He worked as a cabinetmaker in La Grange and married Karoline Wandke (1837-1910) in 1857. They moved to a 3-room house about three miles northwest of here in 1860. After making improvements to the house they relocated the structure to this site about 1861. Zoellistin died from a snakebite in 1862. His son, Heinrich (Hy) Pochmann (1860-1926) also became a skilled cabinetmaker and served as mayor of Round Top for four years. Heinrich and Clara (Ebner) Pochmann reared their four sons here. , Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995
German immigrant Zoellistin (Cellestin) Pochmann (1835-1862) came to Texas about 1856-57. He worked as a cabinetmaker in La Grange and married Karoline Wandke (1837-1910) in 1857. They moved to a 3-room house about three miles northwest of here in 1860. After making improvements to the house they relocated the structure to this site about 1861. Zoellistin died from a snakebite in 1862. His son, Heinrich (Hy) Pochmann (1860-1926) also became a skilled cabinetmaker and served as mayor of Round Top for four years. Heinrich and Clara (Ebner) Pochmann reared their four sons here. Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4060.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 30° 3.816′ N, 96° 41.888′ 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 eastern 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. Wandke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Schiege Cigar Factory
Regarding Pochmann 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 Pochmann House and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021
3. The Pochmann House
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
