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

Dangers Stone House

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

1. Dangers Stone House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1851 by the Rev. Gottlieb Burchard Dangers (1811-69), soon after his purchase of this town lot from Friedrich Pape. Dangers, who had emigrated from Germany in 1849, was the second Protestant minister in Fredericksburg. The two rooms in the rear and the cellar were added by Dangers about 1857.

The house was constructed in the pioneer German style, with some walls of fachwerk (half timbered) construction. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10027.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 30° 16.491′ N, 98° 52.629′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on West Creek Street 0.1 miles east of South Orange Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located on the northwest corner of the front wall to 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.

Regionally, this marker is in 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: Pape Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); The Meinhardt-Pfeil Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old St. Mary's Church (Die Alte Kirche)

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(about 700 feet away); St. Mary's Catholic Church (about 800 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 view of the Dangers Stone House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

2. The view of the Dangers Stone House and Marker from the street

The Dangers Stone House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

3. The Dangers Stone House and Marker

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 605 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.