Near New Braunfels in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Schumannsville Cemetery
The settlers, with their houses in close proximity, built a communal fence around their land to protect their crops, and the settlement became known as Schumannsville. Finding it difficult to travel to the county seat in Seguin, they petitioned the legislature to change county lines to place their community in Comal County, but the request was denied and they remained in Guadalupe County.
The Schumannsville Cemetery is located in the northern part of the land owned by August Schumann. The first burial occurred when Carl Blumberg died of yellow fever in 1853. The second was that of August Schumann in 1858.
Now enclosed by a fence, the cemetery contains 2.75 acres of land. All but a few of the graves are marked with tombstones bearing German inscriptions. The names and epitaphs serve as reminders of the proud German heritage of Schumannsville citizens.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15444.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 29° 39.606′ N, 98° 4.443′ W. Marker is near New Braunfels, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker can be reached from Lakeside Pass (County Highway 358) 0.7 miles east of Farm to Market Road 725, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 477 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clear Spring Hall and Store (approx. 1.4 miles away); Altwein Family (approx. 1.7 miles away); Site of Dietz Community (approx. 1.8 miles away); Jauer Family Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Near River Crossing Used by New Braunfels' First Settlers (approx. 3.2 miles away); Faust Street Bridge (approx. 3.3 miles away); Comal County (approx. 3.3 miles away); New Braunfels (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.
Also see . . . Schumansville, TX. Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on November 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.