Hallettsville in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Kahn & Stanzel Building

Photographed by Dave W, February 14, 2026

1. The Kahn & Stanzel Building Marker

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
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Inscription.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Erected 2014 by United States Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 29° 26.714′ N, 96° 56.606′ W. Marker is in Hallettsville, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and E 2nd St, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 N Main St, Hallettsville TX 77964, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston (within shouting distance of this marker); Lavaca County Fallen Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Lavaca County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank of Hallettsville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cole Theatre (about 400 feet away); Hallettsville (about 600 feet away); Site of the Alma Male and Female Institute (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hallettsville.

Also see . . .
1. Additional information including pictures of the restoration.

The Kahn & Stanzel Building has served as one of the anchors the northwest corner of the Lavaca County Courthouse square in Hallettsville, Texas, since its construction in 1890.

(Submitted on February 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)

2. Current occupant of the buildings' website with historical information.

The Kahn & Stanzel building was built in 1890 and, in 1999, underwent a 10-year restoration, supervised by architect James P. Arnold at the behest of owner Dr. Betty
Photographed by Dave W, February 14, 2026

2. The Kahn & Stanzel Building Marker
Marker seen on the right corner of the building.
Edwards. The restoration proved to be so excellent, the building received a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

(Submitted on February 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.