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

Original Gruene Mercantile

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

1. Original Gruene Mercantile Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1878 by Henry D. Gruene to serve the families working on his cotton farms, the original Gruene Mercantile served many purposes for the community. In addition to providing food, clothing, household goods and farm implements, the store was a stage stop and a post office. It was also used as a distribution point for H.D. Gruene's distillery, selling his Green River brand whiskey. The wooden building was moved to this site in 1904 when a new two-story red brick mercantile structure was erected on the original site across the street.

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3870.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 29° 44.316′ N, 98° 6.241′ W. Marker is in Gruene, Texas, in Comal County. It is at the intersection of Hunter Road and Gruene Road, on the left when traveling west on Hunter Road. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1610 Hunter Road, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in 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 (a few steps from this marker); Gruene's Hall (within shouting

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distance of this marker); H.D. Gruene, Jr's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Gruene (within shouting distance of this marker); Gruene Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry D. Gruene (within shouting distance of this marker); Gruene Cotton Gin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Erhardt Neuse House (about 500 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.)

The marker is on the right side of the entrance to the white wooden building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

2. The marker is on the right side of the entrance to the white wooden building

The Original Gruene Mercantile Building (on left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

3. The Original Gruene Mercantile Building (on left)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.