Near West in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Groppe Barn

Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023

1. Groppe Barn Marker

Inscription. In 1874, German immigrant August Groppe, Sr., purchased this land and began a family farm. Groppe, a founder of West's German community, bought additional farmland in 1883 and hired local builder Joseph Huber to construct this barn in 1886. An excellent example of a late-19th century barn, it features an angled opening below the cross gable, brace-frame timber construction, open bays on one side, and a hay door in the cross gable. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -1991

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 31° 45.441′ N, 97° 4.734′ W. Marker is near West, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is on Easy Road, 0.1 miles west of Cemetery Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located at the street in front of a farm house. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West TX 76691, 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. Former Site of St. Peter's Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Mary's Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Crash at Crush (approx. 1.6 miles away); St. Martin Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away);

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Tours Community (approx. 2.4 miles away); Church of the Assumption (approx. 3.2 miles away); Groppe Building (approx. 3.2 miles away); West (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West.

More about this marker. The barn was not visible from the road.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023

2. Groppe Barn Marker

The view of the Groppe Barn Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023

3. The view of the Groppe Barn Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.