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

The Patton Home

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 2, 2026

1. The Patton Home Marker

Inscription.
Pioneer Fredericksburg business leader Albert Lee Patton (1851-1934) and his wife Emma (Wahrmund) (d. 1927) built the original four-room section of this limestone home shortly after they purchased the property in 1876. Alterations to the structure, completed in the late 1880s, included the addition of the three-window front bay. Later inherited by a daughter, Emma (Patton) Detjen, the residence remained in the Patton family until 1978. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10094.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 30° 16.694′ N, 98° 52.493′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on North Orange Street south of W. Austin Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 N Orange 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

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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: Heinrich Bierschwale House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoerster Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Albert Lee Patton Building (about 300 feet away); The August Hennersdorf House (about 300 feet away); Gun Cap Factory (about 400 feet away); Schmidt-Dietz Building (about 400 feet away); Schwarz Building (about 500 feet away); Meckel - Hanus Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The Patton Home and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 2, 2026

2. The Patton Home and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.