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

Erhardt Neuse House

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, February 8, 2026

1. Erhardt Neuse House Marker

Inscription. Built in the 1880s by Henry D. Gruene, this was the home of the family of Erhardt Neuse, field foreman of H.D. Gruene's vast cotton interests. The Neuse family continued to reside here until the 1930s, when the town of Gruene experienced a decline. Features of the late 19th-century vernacular cottage include an extended side bay with angled corners, board-and-batten siding, and an inset front porch with milled brackets. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987

Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1495.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.

Location. 29° 44.366′ N, 98° 6.307′ W. Marker is in Gruene, Texas, in Comal County. It is at the intersection of Gruene Road and Hunter Road, on the left when traveling north on Gruene Road. The marker is located on the left side of the front door at the front porch of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1297 Gruene Road, 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: H.D. Gruene Mercantile (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gruene Cotton Gin (about 400 feet away); Original Gruene Mercantile (about 500 feet away); H.D. Gruene, Jr's Office (about 500 feet away); Gruene (about 500 feet away); Gruene's Hall (about

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500 feet away); Gruene Mansion (about 600 feet away); Henry D. Gruene (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gruene.

Also see . . . Gruene, TX. Texas State Historical Association - Handbook of Texas (Submitted on April 15, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

2. Erhardt Neuse House Marker

The front porch of the Erhardt Neuse House with marker at the door image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

3. The front porch of the Erhardt Neuse House with marker at the door

The view of the Erhardt Neuse House from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

4. The view of the Erhardt Neuse House from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.