Bastrop in Bastrop County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kesselus Building
Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022
1. Kesselus Building Marker
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. 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. Marker 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
Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022
2. The Kesselus Building Marker is the marker on the right of the two markers
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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 (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.
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 59 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
