La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ernst Homestead

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 17, 2012

1. Ernst Homestead Marker

Inscription. Built about 1890, this home was constructed on land bordering the Mission Concepcion Acequia (Canal). In 1896 the site was purchased by Prussian native William Ernst (1830-1904), a former mail carrier between Fredericksburg and San Antonio. Ernst acquired a reputation as a talented cook, and while in Mexico during the U.S. Civil War, he prepared a supper for Emperor Maximilian. His culinary skills earned him an appointment to the Emperor's staff as a chef. After Maximilian's execution in 1867, Ernst returned to San Antonio, where he operated a restaurant on Alamo Plaza.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1498.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 29° 25.141′ N, 98° 29.406′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. It is on South Presa Street 0.1 miles north of East Cesar Chavez Blvd, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 S Presa Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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: William and Mary Ann Richter House (a few steps from this marker); Don Jose Miguel de Arciniega

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(within shouting distance of this marker); El Quartel (El Cuartel) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anton Wulff House (about 500 feet away); Commemorating (about 600 feet away); The German-English School Buildings (about 700 feet away); St. John's Lutheran Church (about 700 feet away); King William Neighborhood (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 17, 2012

2. Ernst Homestead Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.