Castroville in Medina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Arcadius Steinle House
A native of Hettingen, Prussia, and a Mason by trade, Arcadius Steinle emigrated to the U.S. in 1844 and moved to Castroville the next year. In 1847, he wed Marie Ann Dreyer and began construction of this home, where they reared six children. Arcadius died in 1858, and in 1859 Marie wed his brother, Franz. To the union were born five more children. The home later passed to son Henry Steinle, and it remained in the family until 1946. Built in phases to accommodate the growing family, it is a vernacular, side-gable house of stucco over rubble stone and a rear ell of timber frame and stone. Features include a central entry flanked by paired windows.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962
Erected 1962 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 186.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 29° 21.513′ N, 98° 52.732′ W. Marker is in Castroville, Texas, in Medina County. Marker is at the intersection of Fiorella Street and Petersburg Street, on the left when traveling north on Fiorella Street. The marker is located at the south side of the building by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1416 Fiorella Street, Houston TX 77009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Biry-Ahr Property (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dolch-Hans Compound (about 700 feet away); Louis Ferdinand Huth, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Wool and the Chihuahua Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alsatians of Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away); First County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Louis Day (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Castroville.
Additional commentary.
1. Arcadius Steinle House
My great-grandfather was Arcadius Steinle. My grandmother was Cecila Steinle Kelly.
My father was Francis Steinle Kelly.
— Submitted October 26, 2022, by Kimberly K Parrish of New Braunfels, Texas.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.