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

Dan and Frances Holekamp

Photographed by James Hulse, February 5, 2026

1. Dan and Frances Holekamp Marker

Inscription. Dan Holekamp (1851-1931) and his second wife, Franciska "Frances" (Wiedenfeld) (1862-1947), both children of founding families of Comfort, operated several businesses beginning in the 1880s. Among their interests were a mercantile and a combination saloon, pool hall and amusement hall, Holekamp's Hall, which featured concerts and other events. Some of these performances were in the German language; Dan's involvement in the local Sons of Hermann Lodge also helped promote and preserve the German heritage of many of Comfort's residents. In 1907, Dan and Frances purposefully selected a lot on 7th Street for a house because it was equidistant between their business ventures. They are remembered for their social and cultural contributions.

Erected 2022 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23494.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 29° 57.98′ N, 98° 54.498′ W. Marker is in Comfort, Texas, in Kendall County. It is on Seventh Street south of High Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 Seventh St, Comfort TX 78013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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: Arno Schwethelm Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); August Faltin Building (about

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300 feet away); Ingenhuett-Faust Hotel (about 300 feet away); 1907 Comfort State Bank Building (about 400 feet away); Karger Building (about 400 feet away); Ingenhuett-Karger Saloon (about 400 feet away); The Founding Freethinkers (about 500 feet away); The Gass Schmiede (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Comfort.

Also see . . . Comfort dedicates historic Holekamp homestead. The Boerne Star

Dozens of Kendall County residents braved weather predictions of rain, high winds and hail to attend the March 16 unveiling of the Dan and Frances Holekamp Historical Marker Dedication, as commissioned by the Texas Historical Commission.

(Submitted on February 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Dan and Frances Holekamp House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 5, 2026

2. Dan and Frances Holekamp House and Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, February 5, 2026

3. Dan and Frances Holekamp Marker

The view of the marker and house along the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 110 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.