Fayetteville in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Zapp Building

Photographed By Gregory Walker, May 1, 2011

1. Zapp Building Marker

Inscription. German native Hugo Zapp established his mercantile business in Fayetteville in 1865. In 1900, after a fire had burned his wooden store at this site, Zapp had this 2-story brick building constructed. Intended to be the finest structure in the city, the Romanesque revival building features decorative brickwork in a checkerboard pattern. In 1915 another merchant, F.C. Knippel, bought the store, and it was operated by his family for more than fifty years.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5940.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 29° 54.255′ N, 96° 40.607′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of West Fayette Street and North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on West Fayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 W Fayette St, Fayetteville TX 78940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Svrcek Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayetteville (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillip James Shaver (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Sarrazin Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sewer Project (about 300 feet away); Fayette County Precinct No. 2 Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Site of Svrcek Building (about 300 feet away); Fayetteville SPJST (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

The front entrance to the Zapp Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021

2. The front entrance to the Zapp Building

The view of the Zapp Building and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 6, 2021

3. The view of the Zapp Building and Marker from the street

Zapp Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gregory Walker, August 20, 2011

4. Zapp Building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2012, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 22, 2012, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on November 22, 2012, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.