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

The F.W. Arhelger Shop

Photographed by James Hulse, December 2, 2021

1. The F.W. Arhelger Shop Marker

Inscription. Frederick William Arhelger, a second generation cabinetmaker and wheelwright, constructed this building in 1898 for use as a farm implement shop. Built of quarried limestone, it was designed to accommodate wagons and large farm equipment. The front ramp, double doors, and the absence of partitions provided maximum access to the interior. Arhelger operated the business until 1918 when he sold it to Ernst Schmidt. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10008.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 30° 16.532′ N, 98° 52.303′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on North Adams Street 0.1 miles north of East Main Street (U.S. 290), on the right when traveling north. 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: 109 Adams Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

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: Early History Of Fredericksburg, Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. Jack K. Lee Fallen Hero’s Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Market Square (Marktplatz) (about 300 feet away); Old Central Drugstore (about 300 feet away); Jacob Brodbeck (about 400 feet away); General Michael W. Hagee (about

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400 feet away); Vereins Kirche (about 400 feet away); Pioneer Schandua House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Vereins Kirche (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by James Hulse, December 2, 2021

2. The F.W. Arhelger Shop Marker

The F.W. Arhelger Shop and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 2, 2021

3. The F.W. Arhelger Shop and Marker

The view of the F.W. Arhelger Shop and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 2, 2021

4. The view of the F.W. Arhelger Shop and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.