Near La Grange in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kreische Complex
Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 16, 2011
1. Kreische Complex Marker
Inscription.
Kreische Complex. . German immigrant Heinrich Kreische (1821-1882) purchased nearly 175 acres of property in Fayette County in 1849. A stonemason by trade, he built a house, barn and smokehouse here on the high south bluff above the Colorado River. In the 1860s, Kreische began brewing Bluff Beer near his homesite. Situated on the spring-fed creek, the brewery included an elaborate tunnel system to provide temperature control for the brewing process. Bluff Beer was sold throughout Central Texas and was produced until 1884, two years after Kreische died in a work-related accident. The Kreische complex stands as a reminder of German heritage and culture in this region of the state.
German immigrant Heinrich Kreische (1821-1882) purchased nearly 175 acres of property in Fayette County in 1849. A stonemason by trade, he built a house, barn and smokehouse here on the high south bluff above the Colorado River. In the 1860s, Kreische began brewing Bluff Beer near his homesite. Situated on the spring-fed creek, the brewery included an elaborate tunnel system to provide temperature control for the brewing process. Bluff Beer was sold throughout Central Texas and was produced until 1884, two years after Kreische died in a work-related accident. The Kreische complex stands as a reminder of German heritage and culture in this region of the state.
Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12755.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 29° 53.278′ N, 96° 52.568′ W. Marker is near La Grange, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from Park Drive (State Highway 92 Spur) 0.3 miles west of U.S. 77, on the right when traveling west. Located in the parking lot of Monument Hill State Park as you approach the Ranger Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 State Loop 92, La Grange TX 78945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles
4. House that Kreische built on bluff above the brewery.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2012, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2012, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
