Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Eilenberger's Bakery
Photographed by James Hulse, May 16, 2024
1. Eilenberger's Bakery Marker
F.H. Eilenberger (1878-1959), a German immigrant, worked at bakeries in Galveston and Fort Worth before starting this company in 1898. Originally located on the corner of John and Oak Streets, the operation was moved to this site in 1918. Eilenberger also lived here for several years. Although he sold the business to his two sons and his son-in-law in 1949, his baked bread continued to be distributed throughout East Texas until 1968. Today the bakery is noted for fruit and pecan cakes, which are produced from a family recipe and marketed worldwide.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8745.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Food & Drink • Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 31° 45.82′ N, 95° 38.009′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. It is at the intersection of North John Street and West Crawford Street, on the right when traveling north on North John Street. The marker stands in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 N John St, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and in the Piney Woods. 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 marker: Palestine Carnegie Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palestine Lodge No. 31, A.F. & A.Μ. (about 400 feet away); Sacred Heart Church (about 500 feet away);
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Photographed by James Hulse, May 16, 2024
2. Eilenberger's Bakery Marker
The 2 entrances to the building
Photographed by James Hulse, May 16, 2024
3. The Eilenberger's Bakery
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 92 times this year. Last updated on October 12, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
