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

Kloth-Ludwig Home

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2014

1. Kloth-Ludwig Home Marker

Inscription.
This limestone building was constructed about 1870 when the property was owned by John Adams Alberthal. It was designed with a commercial area on the front and a two-story residential section in the back. Christian Kloth purchased the home in 1878, and following his death in 1904, it was inherited by his daughters Anna Marie (Kloth) Ludwig (d. 1930) and Caroline Kloth (d. 1940). Used for various shops, it remained in the Ludwig family until 1966. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10067.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 30° 16.261′ N, 98° 51.962′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 290) north of North Elk Street, on the right when traveling north. Mounted on the front patio at the southeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 East Main Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kiehne-Herrmann Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Nimitz Hotel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walch Home

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(about 500 feet away); The Garden of Peace (about 500 feet away); Ressmann-Boos House (about 600 feet away); Dedicated to all Those Who Served 3rd Marine Division during WWII (about 600 feet away); "Mahler Triplets" (about 600 feet away); Nimitzplatz (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Also see . . . Kloth-Ludwig Home.
This building was originally built with the common principles of German thrift that many of the immigrant families of Fredericksburg displayed. Combining a large commercial area in the front, with an even larger residential area in the rear. (Submitted on December 10, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Kloth-Ludwig Home (<i>wide view; marker visible on wall at front patio corner behind mailbox</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2014

2. Kloth-Ludwig Home (wide view; marker visible on wall at front patio corner behind mailbox)

Kloth-Ludwig Home (<i>front view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2014

3. Kloth-Ludwig Home (front view)

Kloth-Ludwig Home (<i>gate view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2014

4. Kloth-Ludwig Home (gate view)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 10, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.