Northeast Side in Selma in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Garden

Harrison Homestead

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

1. Garden Marker

Inscription. This is the location of the garden used by the Friesenhahn family during their time on the property. Self sufficiency was a key to surviving out in the country. Gardens and a detailed knowledge of soils, climate, and the best crops to plant were important to each household. Soil fertility was maintained through regular application of manure. Among the vegetables planted in this garden were cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, dill, and bell peppers. Fences had to be continually mended to keep rabbits and deer out. Canning of vegetables in bumper crop years helped stretch the crop into seasons of shortages.

Erected by City of Selma.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture.

Location. 29° 34.521′ N, 98° 18.322′ W. Marker is in Selma, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the Northeast Side. It can be reached from the intersection of Pinseeker and Winged Foot. The marker is located in the central section of the Harrison Homestead. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9046 Pinseeker, Schertz TX 78154, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in South Texas

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: The Smoke House (a few steps from this marker); House and Ownership (within shouting distance of this marker); Cane Press and Fire Pit (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Harrison House (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Evans Road Trail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic Evans Road Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harrison and McCulloch Stage Lines (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Selma.

The Garden and the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

2. The Garden and the Marker

The view of the Garden and Marker from the Harrison House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

3. The view of the Garden and Marker from the Harrison House

Closeup of the Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

4. Closeup of the Garden

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.