Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

John Peter Tatsch Home, 1856

Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023

1. John Peter Tatsch Home, 1856 Marker

Inscription. Built by Tatsch (1822-1907), using local stone. A cabinet-maker and turner, did woodwork himself. At first floored only front rooms, using wide boards. North front room had the only fireplace. Rear gallery kitchen, fireplace and oven were added later. Tatsch, from Germany, during Civil War was a minute man. Wife was Maria Elizabeth (1828- 1885). Children: Elizabeth, Sophie, Caroline, Wilhelmina, Richard. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10121.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. 30° 16.996′ N, 98° 52.739′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is at the intersection of North Bowie Street and West Schubert Street, on the left when traveling north on North Bowie Street. The marker is located on the left front side of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 N Bowie St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vogel Sunday House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Loeffler - Weber House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. ¼

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mile away); Klingelhoeffer House (approx. ¼ mile away); Walter-Jenschke Sunday House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Johann Joseph Knopp House (approx. ¼ mile away); Weber “Das Keller Haus” (approx. ¼ mile away); Christian Crenwelge Place (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Also see . . . Tatsch, John Peter (1822–1907). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on August 19, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

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Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023

2. The John Peter Tatsch Home and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.