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

Pape Log Cabin

Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022

1. Pape Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest structures in Fredericksburg, built by communal effort for the family of Friedrich Pape (1813-94). Pape, his wife Katherine, and a daughter arrived in Galveston in Nov. 1845 from Germany. Three Pape children died on the trip. The family was among the first forty to settle in Fredericksburg, and soon after arriving in May 1846, this cabin was erected to shelter the ailing Mrs. Pape. The post oak logs were cut nearby, and the first roof was probably thatched grass. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10092.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1846.

Location. 30° 16.495′ N, 98° 52.633′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is on West Creek Street, 0.1 miles east of South Orange Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in the front yard of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 West Creek 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. Dangers Stone House (a few steps from this marker); Old St. Mary's Church (Die Alte Kirche) (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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The Meinhardt-Pfeil Home (about 700 feet away); St. Mary's Catholic Church (about 700 feet away); County Jail of 1885 (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Little Rock House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Meckel - Hanus Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The Pape Log Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022

2. The Pape Log Cabin and Marker

Closeup of the Pape Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022

3. Closeup of the Pape Log Cabin

The view of the Pape Log Cabin and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022

4. The view of the Pape Log Cabin and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.