Boerne in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Beseler House

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2022

1. Beseler House Marker

Inscription. Civic leader and Boerne businessman Maximilian Beseler (1866-1939) had this stone Victorian cottage built for his parents, Charles and Minna Beseler, in 1903. A native of Prussia, Charles Beseler came to Texas in 1848 and served for many years as a Kendall County public official. Constructed by Ed Clemens of locally quarried rock, the home features a curved front porch, decorative woodwork, and shingle detailing. It remained in the Beseler family for over 80 years.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 383.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 29° 47.879′ N, 98° 44.05′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 87) and Schleicher Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 518 North Main Street, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

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: What Was Here Before Boerne City Hall? (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Helena's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); One-Time Hill Country Health Capital (about 500 feet away); Did Indians Ever Live Here?

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(about 600 feet away); Native Plants (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Kendall County Farming and Ranching (approx. 0.2 miles away); Local Groundwater (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of Kendall County (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boerne.

The front entrance to the Beseler House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2022

2. The front entrance to the Beseler House and Marker

The view of the Beseler House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2022

3. The view of the Beseler House and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.