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

Lehne-Itz House

Photographed by James Hulse, June 9, 2024

1. Lehne-Itz House Marker

Inscription. Henry Lehne (1858-1931) followed the form of traditional German farmhouses in building this limestone structure in 1882. He farmed and ranched an adjoining 30 acres. As a teamster he hauled produce to San Antonio and returned with products such as beer and flour for local merchants. He outlived two wives (Anna Barth and Marie Spaeth) and remained here to rear his nine children. His daughter Sophie and her husband Ernest Itz built a frame addition on the rear of the house in 1933. The house, which remained in the Lehne family for 109 years; was sold by Sophie's heirs in 1991. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993

Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10069.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 30° 16.427′ N, 98° 53.046′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on Whitney Street west of South Milam Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located on the front wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 Whitney St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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: Kuenemann House (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pape Log Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dangers Stone House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Wunderlich Houses

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); First Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); St. Mary's Catholic Church (approx. half a mile away); Old St. Mary's Church (Die Alte Kirche) (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The Lehne-Itz House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 9, 2024

2. The Lehne-Itz House and Marker

The side view of the Lehne-Itz House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 9, 2024

3. The side view of the Lehne-Itz House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 311 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.