Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Nimitz Hotel
| | National Museum of the Pacific War | |
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, August 17, 2025
1. Nimitz Hotel Marker
This property was purchased by Charles Henry Nimitz, Sr., in 1855. By 1860 the Nimitz Hotel was established, hosting frontier travelers and providing a home for the large Nimitz family. Expanded in the 1870s to feature a steamboat shaped facade, the hotel was a center for community activities. It was sold by the family in 1926 and underwent major alterations. In 1964 it became a museum honoring Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and those who served with him in World War II. The steamboat facade was later rebuilt and remains a local landmark.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10089.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 30° 16.303′ N, 98° 52.039′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 87/290) and Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Nimitzplatz (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to all Those Who Served 3rd Marine Division during WWII
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 18, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. National Museum of the Pacific War. Website homepage (Submitted on September 18, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Museum of the Pacific War; Admiral Nimitz Museum; Pacific Combat Zone; George H. W. Bush Gallery; PT-309;USS Pintado (SS-387).
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 8, 2010
2. Nimitz Hotel - Admiral Nimitz Museum
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 9, 2010
3. Plaza of Presidents - Memorials to the Ten U.S. Presidents Who Served During WWII
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 8, 2010
4. The USS Pintado Submarine Memorial at Entrance to the George H. W. Bush Gallery,
Museum of the Pacific War off Austin Street, behind the Nimitz Hotel building.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 9, 2010
5. "Pacific Combat Zone" - Outdoor Exhibit Area
Located across Austin Street from the Nimitz Hotel and the National Museum of the Pacific War complex.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 9, 2010
6. "Pacific Combat Zone" - Invasion Beach
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 9, 2010
7. PT-309, WWII Motor Torpedo Boat on display at the "Pacific Combat Zone"
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 8, 2010
8. Nimitz Hotel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,938 times since then and 169 times this year. Last updated on May 14, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on September 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 18, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7. submitted on May 14, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 8. submitted on September 18, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
