Leander in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Heinatz Homestead
Photographed By Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
1. Heinatz Homestead Marker
Built in fall of 1850, along with adjoining store and post office, all of native stone, by John Frederick Heinatz (1822-91), a settler from Germany. He was for many years postmaster of Bagdad, a public school trustee, superintendent of Sunday School, banker, and practical advisor to his neighbors.
He married Emilie Krohn and had nine children, six boys and three girls, seven of whom lived to adulthood in this home.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9104.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 30° 34.514′ N, 97° 52.284′ W. Marker is in Leander, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on N Bagdad Rd near County Route 2243. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leander TX 78641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bagdad Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); A. S. Mason House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pickle-Mason House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Leander Presbyterian Church
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Also see . . . Heinatz Homestead. Williamson County Texas History website entry (Submitted on September 14, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Keith Peterson
2. Heinatz Homestead
Photographed By Keith Peterson
3. Store and Post Office
Photographed By Michael D. Yancey, February 26, 1976
4. Heinatz Homestead Marker
Yancey, Michael D. [J.F. Heinatz Homestead, (East elevation, Holise)], photograph, February 26, 1976; (texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth672121/m1/1/?q=heinatz%20homestead: accessed March 12, 2018), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas Historical Commission.
Photographed By Michael D. Yancey, February 26, 1976
5. Heinatz Homestead Store
Yancey, Michael D. [J.F. Heinatz Homestead, (Store)], photograph, February 26, 1976; (texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth676425/m1/1/?q=heinatz%20homestead: accessed March 12, 2018), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas Historical Commission.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,505 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on December 15, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
