Muenster in Cooke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Muenster
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 19, 2023
1. Muenster Marker
Inscription.
Muenster. . In 1889 brothers Anton, August, and Emil Flusche contracted to sell 22,000 acres of this land along the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad. Jot Gunter gave 25 acres for a school, church, cemetery, and park. The first Mass, celebrated Dec. 8, 1889, marked the official beginning of this German Catholic town. Despite drought, typhoid fever, and tornadoes destroying the first two church buildings, the area grew and farming and dairy business increased. Farmers established an insurance company and a marketing group for buying products in bulk. An oil boom in 1926 added to the prosperity.
In 1889 brothers Anton, August, and Emil Flusche contracted to sell 22,000 acres of this land along the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad. Jot Gunter gave 25 acres for a school, church, cemetery, and park. The first Mass, celebrated Dec. 8, 1889, marked the official beginning of this German Catholic town. Despite drought, typhoid fever, and tornadoes destroying the first two church buildings, the area grew and farming and dairy business increased. Farmers established an insurance company and a marketing group for buying products in bulk. An oil boom in 1926 added to the prosperity.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3525.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1889.
Location. 33° 38.888′ N, 97° 22.846′ W. Marker is in Muenster, Texas, in Cooke County. Marker is at the intersection of West Division Street (U.S. 82) and Maple Street, on the left when traveling west on West Division Street. The marker is located on the north side of Muenster City Park facing U.S. 82 (N. Division Street). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Muenster TX 76252, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Phillips House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 19, 2023
2. Muenster Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
