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

The Carl Henke Home

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

1. The Carl Henke Home Marker

Inscription. Believed to be the first boy born among the German immigrants who settled Fredericksburg, Carl Henke (1848-1928) became a skilled stonemason. He built the original portion of this structure in 1874 for John Schmitt. The two-room native limestone house has a loft reached by an outside stairway. In the 1880s, Henke purchased the residence for his own use. A wing was added to the west side in 1911. The Henke family occupied this house until 1972. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10052.)

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

Location. 30° 16.607′ N, 98° 52.082′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is at the intersection of East Travis Street and Llano Street (State Highway 16), on the right when traveling west on East Travis Street. The marker is located next to the front door of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 E Travis Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

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: Adolph Gold House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer Schandua House (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Lt. Col. Jack K. Lee Fallen Hero’s Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early History of Fredericksburg, Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riley-Enderlin House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethany Lutheran Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Fredericksburg College Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The Carl Henke Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

2. The Carl Henke Home and Marker

The view of the Carl Henke Home and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

3. The view of the Carl Henke Home and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.