New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul

Photographed by James Hulse, November 9, 2022

1. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul Marker

Inscription. German Catholic colonists, who came to New Braunfels in 1845, obtained their promised church and school site (1847) when Bishop John M. Odin was deeded four lots here on "Lustiger Strumpf" (Happy Stocking) Hill - so called from its shape. A log cabin at first, and then a walnut wood chapel stood here. Since 1871 this gothic church of native limestone has crowned the hill. The church steeple, felled by an 1881 storm, was rebuilt and had a clock added in 1889. Franciscan Conventual Fathers, Benedictines, and Sisters of Divine Providence have, by turns, conducted school.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5306.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 29° 42.212′ N, 98° 7.688′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. It is at the intersection of North Castell Avenue and West Zink Street on North Castell Avenue. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 386 North Castell Avenue, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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: The Grotto (within shouting distance of this marker); 1915 New Braunfels Post Office

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Old Schmitz Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louis Henne Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old New Braunfels High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of New Braunfels Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); The New Braunfels Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); International & Great Northern Railroad in New Braunfels (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.

The front of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 9, 2022

2. The front of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and Marker

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 9, 2022

3. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul with Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.