Heinrich and Dorothea Henke House - Fredericksburg Historic District - Fredericksburg, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 16.364 W 098° 52.157
14R E 512572 N 3349014
Located at 247 E Main Street, this simple stone and frame home was the birthplace of America's greatest Admiral of World War II. It is no longer a home, it is a retail shop.
Waymark Code: WMXE6J
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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This three-bay masonry structure has been the home of the Henkes since 1873. In 1885, the daughter of Heinrich and Dorothea Weirich Henke, Anna Henke Nimitz, gave birth to her son Chester in this structure; he was to become commander of the Pacific Fleet during World War II, and Fleet Admiral in the U. S. Navy. Henke is said to have had the first meat market in Fredericksburg.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Fredericksburg Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
247 E Main Street Fredericksburg, Texas

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

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NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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