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

Kiehne-Herrmann Home

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

1. Kiehne-Herrmann Home Marker

Inscription. German-born Frederick Kiehne (1811-98), a blacksmith and Gillespie County commissioner, built this structure in 1850. It was the first two-story home in Fredericksburg, although many older residences had sleeping lofts. The hand-cut limestone, adobe bricks, and native timbers were materials often used by pioneer builders. The house was enlarged about the 1860s and again in the 1930s, when Walter Foerster was owner. It was restored in 1973-74 by Maria and Ronald Herrmann. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
2nd Plaque
Frederick Kierne House
Has Been Listed in the
National Register
Of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the
Interior
1970

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10065.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 30° 16.254′ N, 98° 52.006′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 290) 0.1 miles east of South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the left side of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 East Main 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: Kloth-Ludwig Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Nimitz Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nimitzplatz

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(about 500 feet away); Dedicated to all Those Who Served 3rd Marine Division during WWII (about 500 feet away); "Mahler Triplets" (about 500 feet away); Early Life in Fredericksburg (about 500 feet away); No Fear of Hard Study (about 500 feet away); Selflessness (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The front entrance to the Kiehne-Herrmann Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

2. The front entrance to the Kiehne-Herrmann Home and Marker

The view of the Kiehne-Herrmann Home from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

3. The view of the Kiehne-Herrmann Home from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.