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

Marktplatz

Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021

1. Marktplatz Marker

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In 1846 the town's founder, John O. Meusebach dedicated this two-block area in the center of town to be enjoyed as a peaceful park for the use of Fredericksburg's citizens and their visitors. One can believe that Meusebach hoped this area surrounding the Vereins Kirche, later known as Marktplatz, would be kept as a place which invites communication and private reflections and that commercial use would not intrude upon its quiet beauty.

In 1982 a group of citizens formed the Marktplatz Foundation to raise an awareness of Meusebach's original intent for the center of the town. This group's efforts were successful when in 1987, the city of Fredericksburg purchased this northern half of the square and rededicated the Marktplatz to its original purpose.

In 1989, the Market Square Redevelopment Commission was created to raise funds for the redevelopment of this square.

Market Square Redevelopment Commission
1989-1996
Virginia Brown - Chairman
Roy Stroeher - Vice Chairman
Ann Brey Executive - Director
Joe Adams • John Klein • Peggy Benson • Stan Klein • Tony Klein • Frances

The Marktplatz Marker is the second marker from the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021

2. The Marktplatz Marker is the second marker from the left

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Billups Kathleen Bridges • Shelley Britton • Timothy Koock • Arthur Kowert • Tyrus T. Cox • Jacquelyn (Mickey) Crenwelge • Ed Kramer • Linda Langerhans • Jack Maguire (Chairman 1989-1991) • Peggy Dodds • John Dooley • Pat Mcgowan • Mary English • Deborah L. Farquhar-Garner • David McLure • Gloria Pape • Lester Frantzen • Jim Pape • Victoria Perry • Jayson Fritz • H.C. Hans Hannemann • Penny Reeh • Robert T. Spies • Trudy Harris • Erna Dietel Heinen • Joe Kammlah • Coy Summers • Mike Tomforde • Elizabeth Tynan • James Keeter

Erected by Market Square Redevelopment Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 30° 16.594′ N, 98° 52.383′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Crockett Street, on the right when traveling north on West Main Street. The marker is located on the northwest section of the Marketplatz von Fredericksburg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 West Main Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gillespie County Country Schools 1846 to 1970's (within shouting distance of this marker); Vereins Kirche (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Valentin Van Der Stucken

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of the Armed Forces (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Otfrid Hans Freiherr von Meusebach (within shouting distance of this marker); Lasting Friendship (within shouting distance of this marker); A Lasting Friendship (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Brodbeck (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

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 105 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.