Thelka in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.

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Photographed by James Hulse, January 29, 2023

1. C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Marker

Inscription. In 1859, the bubbling river running through a burgeoning Texas frontier town lured German immigrant Carl Hilmar Guenther to San Antonio. Along the banks of that river, Guenther planted the seed of his mill, and the always-moving water forced creaking machinery to turn stones that produced ground grain that helped feed a city, then a state, then a nation. As the business evolved and the stone mill gave way to modern machinery and the 22-story landmark Pioneer tower, the San Antonio River remained - literally - by C.H. Guenther & Son Inc.'s side, becoming the beautiful backdrop to the historic homestead of its founder, The Guenther House. Countless visitors come to The Guenther House to enjoy the view of the water and savor the homemade flavors of the products that were born along the river. Today, C.H. Guenther & Son is a growing global company that delivers high-quality food products to homes and businesses around the world. We are honored to support the preservation of the San Antonio River and for the opportunity to memorialize the roots of our business, whose success is forever entwined with the beautiful, bubbling river

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running through a Texas frontier town.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 29° 23.581′ N, 98° 29.807′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Thelka. It is at the intersection of West Mitchell Street and King Roger Street, on the left when traveling west on West Mitchell Street. The marker is located in the Confluence Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 West Mitchell Street, San Antonio TX 78204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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: SARIP Ecosystem Restoration (a few steps from this marker); Texas Live Oak Savannah

The C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Marker next to the pavilion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 29, 2023

2. The C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Marker next to the pavilion

(within shouting distance of this marker); Ida Margaret Schkade Tate (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Richard Andrews (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Antonio River Tributaries (approx. 0.3 miles away); The San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Concepción Neighborhood (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

The C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Marker is on the left side of the pavilion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 29, 2023

3. The C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Marker is on the left side of the pavilion

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.