Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In Memory of Otfrid Hans Freiherr von Meusebach
Born at Dillenburg, Nassau, Germany
| | May 26, 1812 | |
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, August 16, 2025
1. In Memory of Otfrid Hans Freiherr von Meusebach Marker
the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas
who became a citizen of the Republic of Texas
under the name of John O. Meusebach.
Founder of Fredericksburg on May 8, 1846.
On March 1-2, 1847, he negotiated with 20 Comanche chiefs
a treaty of peace which protected the German frontier
settlements from Indian raids.
State senator in 1851.
Appointed commissioner for the "Colony of
the German Emigration Company" by Governor Pease
to distribute headrights to the colonists
of the German Emigration Company
in 1854.
Founder of the town of Loyal Valley
where he died, May 27, 1897.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1854.
Location. 30° 16.561′ N, 98° 52.373′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It can be reached from West Main Street (U.S. 87/290) east of North Crockett Street. Marker is north of West Main Street
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Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. 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: A different marker also named Vereins Kirche (within shouting distance of this marker); Gillespie County Country Schools 1846 to 1970's (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square (Marktplatz) (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatz (within shouting distance of this marker); Gillespie County (within shouting distance of this marker); Lasting Friendship (within shouting distance of this marker); Gillespie County Armed Services Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Valentin Van Der Stucken (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Vereins Kirche (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. John O. Meusebach (May 26, 1812 – May 27, 1897). born Baron Otfried Hans von Meusebach ... (Submitted on September 19, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Fredericksburg, Texas. (Submitted on September 19, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords.
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, August 16, 2025
2. In Memory of Otfrid Hans Freiherr von Meusebach Marker
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 8, 2010
3. Otrid Hans Freiherr von Meusebach Memorial
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 8, 2010
4. Otrid Hans Freiherr von Meusebach Memorial
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 8, 2010
5. Otrid Hans Freiherr von Meusebach Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 19, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
