Gillespie

18 historical markers in Texas

Adolph Gold House

Fredericksburg, TX

Local banker Adolph Gold (1869-1931), one of the developers of Fredericksburg's first subdivision in 1900, had this house built for his...

Birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN

Fredericksburg, TX

Typical early Fredericksburg home built 1866 by Carl Basse.

Cross Mountain

Fredericksburg, TX

This marl and limestone hill, elevation 1,915 feet, was an Indian signal point, advancing news of the intrusions of white settlers.

Felix Van Der Stucken Home

Fredericksburg, TX

The original one-story section of this residence was constructed by Felix Van Der Stucken (1833-1912) soon after he purchased the site in...

Fredericksburg Social Turn Verein

Fredericksburg, TX

The Fredericksburg Social Turn Verein was established in 1871 in the tradition of German gymnastic clubs.

Gillespie County

Fredericksburg, TX

The trails of roving Indians crossed these hills settled by German pioneers in 1846.

Luckenbach School

Luckenbach, TX

In 1855 pioneer area settler Peter Pehl deeded a two-acre tract of land at this site for the construction of a schoolhouse to serve the...

Lyndon Baines Johnson

Stonewall, TX

The 36th President of the United States was born here on August 27, 1908; son of a state legislator (1905-1917), Sam Ealy Johnson, Jr.,...

Market Square (Mark Platz)

Fredericksburg, TX

This Square, originally a two-block area which included what is now called the Courthouse Square, has been at the center of...

Old Gillespie County Courthouse

Fredericksburg, TX

Erected 1881-1882 in term of County Judge Wm.

Pape Log Cabin

Fredericksburg, TX

One of the oldest structures in Fredericksburg, built by communal effort for the family of Friedrich Pape (1813-94).

Site of Fort Martin Scott

Fredericksburg, TX

Established by the United States Army, December 5, 1848, as a protection to travelers and settlers against Indian attack.

Site of The Andreas Lindig Lime Kiln

Stonewall, TX

First kiln, eastern Gillespie County.

Texas Ranger General E. Kirby Smith, C.S.A.

Fredericksburg, TX

(1824-1893) Born in Florida.

The Carl Henke Home

Fredericksburg, TX

Believed to be the first boy born among the German immigrants who settled Fredericksburg, Carl Henke (1848-1928) became a skilled...

The Pinta Trail

Fredericksburg, TX

Origin of the Pinta Trail is attributed to nomadic Plains Indian tribes.

Vereins Kirche

Fredericksburg, TX

Church for all denominations, school and community hall.

Williams Creek School

Stonewall vicinity, TX

Established to serve the rural Albert community, the Williams Creek School, also known as the Albert School, began in 1890-91 near the...

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