New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Hofheinz House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 18, 2026

1. The Hofheinz House Marker

Inscription. German native Frederick Hofheinz came to the New Braunfels area with his family in 1852. He later settled in Kendall County and wed Emilie Wilke. He served as Grand Lodge President of the Texas Sons of Hermann and ran for Texas lieutenant governor before moving to New Braunfels in 1905. The couple built this home the next year. Converted to apartments during World War II, the house was also owned by Charles Knibbe and Bruno and Elizabeth Schoenfeld. It retains much of its original Queen Anne detailing, including a central tower above a porch accented with spindles friezework. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2002

Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13161.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 29° 41.807′ N, 98° 7.251′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. It is on Hill Avenue 0.1 miles west of Jahn Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located along the of the fence near the driveway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 548 Hill

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Avenue, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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: Albert and Marie Kopplin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Michael Jahn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hermann Seele (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sophienburg Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); Emmie Seele Faust Memorial Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Dr. Theodore Koester Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Scholl House (approx. ¼ mile away); Home of Ferdinand Lindheimer (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

2. The Hofheinz House Marker

(the marker is located at the far right along the fence line)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2. submitted on April 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.