Near Mason in Mason County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Herman and Willie Lehmann
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
1. Herman and Willie Lehmann Marker
German immigrants Moritz and Auguste Lehmann settled along Squaw Creek (4 mi. w) in the 1850s. After Moritz’s death, Auguste married Phillip Buchmeier. On May 16, 1870, two of the Lehmann children, Herman (age 10) and Willie (age 8) were captured by Apache Indians. Willie was released after five days and returned home, but Herman remained with the Apache and Comanche Indians for eight years. He was returned to his family by U.S. soldiers in 1878 but maintained his ties to Quanah Parker’s Comanche family, into which he had been adopted, for the remainder of his life.Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11283.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1870.
Location. 30° 34.553′ N, 99° 0.317′ W. Marker is near Mason, Texas, in Mason County. Marker can be reached from Horse Mountain Road, 0.2 miles east of Ranch to Market Road 2242, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at the entrance to the Loyal Valley
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Homesite of John O. Meusebach, 1812-1897 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bethel M.E. Church (approx. 6.4 miles away); The Marschall - Meusebach Cemetery (approx. 6.4 miles away); John O. Meusebach (approx. 6.4 miles away); Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 6.6 miles away); Diedrich Rode Complex (approx. 6.6 miles away); Old Cherry Spring School (approx. 6.6 miles away); Cherry Spring Schoolhouse (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.
Also see . . .
1. Herman Lehmann. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on November 26, 2015.)
2. Herman Lehmann - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on November 26, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
2. Herman and Willie Lehmann Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
3. Loyal Valley Cemetery
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
4. Loyal Valley Cemetery
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5. Grave Sites of Willie Lehmann,
Herman Lehmann, Auguste Lehmann (Buchmeyer), and Family Members
Herman Lehmann, Auguste Lehmann (Buchmeyer), and Family Members
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
6. Headstone and Grave Site of Herman Lehmann (1859-1932)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 992 times since then and 280 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 26, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
