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

Theis House

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2023

1. Theis House Marker

Inscription. This pioneer home was built in 1858 by German immigrant Phillip Jacob Theis (1809-1876), an early Kendall County blacksmith and wheelwright. The original part of the Theis House is a dogtrot plan of palisade construction. Willow branches were woven around cedar support posts to form the walls, which were then packed with clay and rock and finally stuccoed for protection. The Theis House is a rare surviving example of this construction type. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5460.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 29° 47.509′ N, 98° 43.866′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. It can be reached from the intersection of Newton Alley and South Main Street (Business U.S. 87). The marker and house are located behind a another building on S. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 242 S Main Street, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in 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: Theis-Bergmann House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fabra Smokehouse

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(about 300 feet away); Boerne Crusaders Club (about 300 feet away); Staffel Family and the Staffel Store (about 400 feet away); Homesite of Albert Paul Kutzer (approx. 0.2 miles away); German Music in Boerne (approx. 0.2 miles away); Life Along the Creek (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sachs Garage (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boerne.

The Theis House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2023

2. The Theis House and Marker

The view of the Theis House from the alley image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2023

3. The view of the Theis House from the alley

Photographed by James Hulse, May 5, 2026

4. Theis House Marker

The side view of the Theis House from Newton Street.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 5, 2026

5. Theis House Marker

The view of the front of the Theis House.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,199 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on May 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.