Luling in Caldwell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Fritz Zedler Home

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2022

1. The Fritz Zedler Home Marker

Inscription. Born in Germany, Fritz Zedler (1840-1932) came to Texas in 1852. He moved to Luling in 1884 and began operation of Zedler's Mill, soon a thriving business. This house, built in 1900 from Zedler's own plans, testifies to his pride and prosperity. The original structure had ten rooms and four porches. In 1964 Zedler's daughter, Frances, sold the house. It was used as rental property until Corinne and Wesley Parker purchased (1970) and restored it (1972). Recorded Texas Historic Landmark 1974

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9785.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 29° 40.098′ N, 97° 39.062′ W. Marker is in Luling, Texas, in Caldwell County. Marker is on South Laurel Avenue, 0.1 miles north of South Magnolia Street (State Highway 80), on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the right side of the front door of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1115 South Laurel Avenue, Luling TX 78648, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zedler's Mills (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Responding to a Looming Need (about 400 feet away); Going with the Grain

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(about 400 feet away); Fading Away and Coming Back (about 400 feet away); The Same Old Grind (about 400 feet away); The Lifeblood of Luling (about 400 feet away); Capitalizing on the Need for Feed (about 400 feet away); Why Here? Why Then? (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luling.

Also see . . . Zedler, Fritz (1840–1932). Texas State Historical Association

Fritz Zedler, early settler and mill owner, was born in Friedberg, Prussia, on March 23, 1840. His family moved to Texas in 1852, landing in Indianola and settling at Yorktown. In 1858 Zedler began carrying mail between Indianola and Gonzales. He later made cattle drives from Yorktown to New Orleans and developed a freight service between Indianola and San Antonio.

(Submitted on August 25, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The front entrance to the Fritz Zedler Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2022

2. The front entrance to the Fritz Zedler Home and Marker

The Fritz Zedler Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2022

3. The Fritz Zedler Home

Zedler’s Mill by the river image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2022

4. Zedler’s Mill by the river

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 25, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.