Junction of Two Important Rivers, the Guadalupe and the Comal
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vhasler
N 29° 42.292 W 098° 06.836
14R E 585711 N 3286411
The intersection of two rivers is a known location, thus useful for early navigation. Marker describes other history at this spot.
Waymark Code: WMKNJ0
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/06/2014
Views: 5
Address: 246 E. Lincoln Street
The marker is in the backyard of a private residence. Permission of the homeowner was obtained to view the marker - and the intersection of the two rivers.
Near the old part of Schlitterbahn water park.
Marker Number: 6117
Marker Text:
Site claimed May 8, 1718, for King of Spain by Gov. Martin de Alarcon, and used by priests and army units in traffic to East Texas.
In 1845, ferry here, run by Adolph von Wedemeyer, aided German immigrants settling Central Texas.
In 1860s this was site of brick kiln and tannery.
(1968)
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