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

August Dietz Cottage

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

1. August Dietz Cottage Marker

Inscription. August Dietz came to Texas in 1849 as a German immigrant, and settled in New Braunfels. On Sept. 1, 1866, he bought this lot, soon built this cottage, and sold it on Dec. 2, 1867. At first a two-room structure, the building was later enlarged. Its mortared rock walls are 20 inches thick. The beaded ceiling, the plain board ceiling, the window glass and casements, and front door are all original. House and additions were restored in 1973 by William J. Kolodzie. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 235.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1866.

Location. 29° 42.283′ N, 98° 7.505′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. It is on East Mill Street 0.1 miles east of North Seguin Avenue, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 177 East Mill Street, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in 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: Mill Street Telegraph Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Windwehen Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); New Braunfels (about 400 feet away); Comal County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Joseph Klein House (about 400 feet away); The Eggeling Hotel (about 500 feet away); Comal County World War I Monument (about 600 feet away); Comal County, C.S.A. (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.

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Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

2. The August Dietz Cottage and 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 295 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.