Castroville in Medina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House

Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2022

1. Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House Marker

Inscription. Jean Baptiste Cordier (1804-1881) built this Alsatian pioneer dwelling after migrating to Texas in 1844. The native limestone structure had three downstairs rooms and an attic. Cordier sold the cottage in 1847 to blacksmith Stephan Ahr (1821-1903) and shoemaker Jacob Biry (1810-1867), whose families occupied it together. In 1906 the house was purchased by Eugenia Beck (Mrs. Sebastian) Tschirhart (1861-1938). It was restored by her descendants, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian L. Seal.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1058.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 29° 21.468′ N, 98° 52.57′ W. Marker is in Castroville, Texas, in Medina County. It is at the intersection of Isabelle Street and Paris Street, on the right when traveling north on Isabelle Street. The marker is located at the front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1213 Isabelle Street, Castroville TX 78009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

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: Biry-Ahr Property (within shouting distance of this marker); First County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dolch-Hans Compound (about 400 feet away); Site of the Homestead of Henri Castro (about 500 feet away); Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

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(about 600 feet away); Henri Castro (about 800 feet away); Arcadius Steinle House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alsatians of Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Castroville.

The front of the Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2022

2. The front of the Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House and Marker

The Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2022

3. The Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House

The view of the Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2022

4. The view of the Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.