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

H.D. Gruene Mercantile

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, February 8, 2026

1. H.D. Gruene Mercantile Marker

Inscription. In 1878 Henry D. Gruene (1850-1920) established a mercantile business at this site. To provide more space for the growing business, this building was erected in 1904, one year after the local post office name changed from Goodwin to Gruene. The mercantile served as the community's business and social center until 1938. The brick structure features corbelled cornices and reflects influences of both classical revival and Richardsonian and Romanesque styles. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987

Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2314.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 29° 44.317′ N, 98° 6.254′ W. Marker is in Gruene, Texas, in Comal County. It is at the intersection of Hunter Road and Gruene Road, on the right when traveling west on Hunter Road. The marker is located on the right side of the front door on the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Hunter 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: Original Gruene Mercantile (a few steps from this marker); Gruene's Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); H.D. Gruene, Jr's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Gruene Mansion (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Gruene (within shouting distance of this marker); Gruene Cotton Gin (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry D. Gruene (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Erhardt Neuse House (about 400 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. H.D. Gruene Mercantile Marker

The H.D. Gruene Mercantile and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

3. The H.D. Gruene Mercantile and Marker

The view of the H.D. Gruene Mercantile building from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

4. The view of the H.D. Gruene Mercantile building from across 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 1,017 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.