On Farm to Market Road 2676 (Farm to Market Road 2676) at County Highway 4520, on the right when traveling west on Farm to Market Road 2676.
The Rev. Christian Oefinger, serving as pastor of the Castroville Lutheran Church, led in founding this congregation in March 1852. The first church building was dedicated in 1854, coincidental with a synod convention held in Castroville. . . . — — Map (db m155705) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2676 at County Highway 4520, on the right when traveling west on Highway 2676.
Sometime in the latter part of 1912, the original stone sanctuary of the congregation was struck by lightening during a storm and damaged. At a congregational meeting in January of 1913, members voted to postpone any repairs to the building. On . . . — — Map (db m155851) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2676 0.1 miles east of County Highway 451, on the left when traveling west.
Ebenezer Methodist Church of New Fountain
Immigrants from Germany and Alsace Lorraine settled New Fountain and vicinity, during the late 1840's. New Fountain was located somewhat centrally on the Verde Creek about 2 miles west of Quihi in an . . . — — Map (db m164359) HM
On County Road 4519 (Farm to Market Road 2676) at County Highway 4519, on the right when traveling west on County Road 4519.
In 1842, there were two major invasions of Texas by Mexican troops. Active Brigade General Adrian Woll was ordered to lead the second of the two expeditions into Texas in order to capture San Antonio. Woll ordered Brevet Col. Jose Maria Carrasco . . . — — Map (db m155707) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2676 (Farm to Market Road 2676) 0.1 miles east of County Highway 451, on the left when traveling west.
This region, known as Soldaten Kemp (soldiers' camp) for its history as a rendezvous point for frontier military patrols, freighters and others on the San Antonio Road, was home to many German immigrants by the mid-19th century. The Rev. . . . — — Map (db m155699) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2676 at County Highway 4520, on the right when traveling west on Highway 2676.
Early settlers to the Quihi area came from Germany, primarily Wuertemberg, Hanover, Alsace, Baden, and East Frisia. They were predominately Christian, and their Christian faith was a tremendous help in getting through the many difficulties and . . . — — Map (db m164354) HM
On County Road 4517 at County Road 4520, on the left when traveling south on County Road 4517.
Surveyed in October, 1844
by
Henri Castro
1781---1861
Distinguished pioneer and colonizer
of Texas
Established in March, 1845 by ten
families in charge of Louis Huth,
agent for Castro
Many settlers were killed by . . . — — Map (db m64185) HM
