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

Kesselus Building

Photographed by James Hulse, April 15, 2022

1. Kesselus Building Marker

Inscription. William Kesselus, a native of Germany, came to Bastrop in 1853 and established himself as a tailor. In 1891, this building was constructed to replace an earlier frame structure that had housed his shop. After Kesselus died in 1901, his son Will continued the business here until his death in 1919. The building later housed a variety of mercantile establishments and serves as a reminder of the German influence in Bastrop. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985 2nd Plaque
Entered in
the National Register
of Historic Places
1975

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9204.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 30° 6.586′ N, 97° 19.205′ W. Marker is in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Pine Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. The marker is located on the wall next to another marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 912 Main Street, Bastrop TX 78602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas

and in the Austin 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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kleinert Building (here, next to this marker); Dr. Sayer's Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); P. O. Elzner House (about 400 feet away); Bastrop County Jail (about 500 feet away); Baron de Bastrop Monument

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(about 600 feet away); First National Bank of Bastrop (about 600 feet away); Bastrop County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Bastrop Opera House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bastrop.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Bastrop Advertiser (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

The Kesselus Building Marker is the marker on the right of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 15, 2022

2. The Kesselus Building Marker is the marker on the right of the two markers

The view of the Kesselus Building Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 15, 2022

3. The view of the Kesselus Building Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.