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
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
Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 16, 2011
2. Location of Kreische Complex Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Monument Hill Tomb (here, next to this marker); The Final Resting Place (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Deaths of Dr. Richard Fox Brenham and Ewen Cameron (about 400 feet away); The Survivors of the Dawson Massacre (about 500 feet away); The Men of the Dawson Massacre (about 500 feet away); The Drawing of the Black Beans (about 500 feet away); The Faison House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fayette County Jail (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.
Also see . . .
1. Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (Submitted on March 5, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Monument Hill-Kreische Brewery State Historic Site. The Handbook of Texas Online, Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on March 5, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Gregory Walker, November 5, 2011
3. Remains of the Kreische Brewery.
Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 16, 2011
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 714 times since then and 20 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.
