Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Pioneer Schandua House

Photographed by Renee, September 28, 2015

1. Pioneer Schandua House Marker

Inscription. Built before 1880, this house was purchased by John Schandua, a local merchant, shortly after his marriage to Bertha (Klein) in 1883. The front room, called "die stube", served as a bedroom and living area. The back room was used as a bedroom for their children. Gingerbread woodwork accents the posts on the front porch. The residence was used for a short time as a Sunday school building for the Bethany Lutheran Church. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10110.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 30° 16.524′ N, 98° 52.226′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on East Austin Street west of North Llano Street (Texas Highway 16), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 E Austin St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

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: Lt. Col. Jack K. Lee Fallen Hero’s Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The F.W. Arhelger Shop (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Central Drugstore (about 400 feet away);

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Early History Of Fredericksburg, Texas (about 600 feet away); The Schandua Building (about 700 feet away); General Michael W. Hagee (about 700 feet away); Jacob Brodbeck (about 700 feet away); Bethany Lutheran Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

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Photographed by Renee, 9.28.2015

2. Pioneer Schandua House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2015, by Renee' Lasswell of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 956 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2015, by Renee' Lasswell of Austin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.