New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Moeller House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 18, 2026
1. Moeller House Marker
Erected by John George Moeller, working alone, 1859 to 1866. He died in 1867. Materials used: hand-cut limestone, 18-foot cedar beams and rafters, cypress floors of random width boards. Occupied 1881-1910 by Johannes Mueller family.
Erected 1970 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5381.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 29° 42.873′ N, 98° 7.54′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. It is at the intersection of West Austin Street and N Liberty Ave, on the right when traveling west on West Austin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 W Austin St, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wurstfest (approx. half a mile away); Site of an Early Mill and Factory (approx. half a mile away); Windwehen Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Founder's Oak (approx. 0.7 miles away); It All Began Here (approx. 0.7 miles away); New Braunfels Gemischter Chor Harmonie (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mill Street Telegraph Station (approx. 0.7 miles away); Landa Park (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 18, 2026
2. Moeller House and marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 18, 2026
3. Moeller House and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
