Frelsburg
N 29° 52.231 W 096° 32.844
14R E 736890 N 3306964
The 1936 Centennial gray granite historical marker for the town of Frelsburg
Waymark Code: WM161CN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2022
Views: 2
This historical marker is located along the state highway 109 near its intersection with the FM 1291 in the beautiful Colorado County town of Frelsburg
Marker Number: 2058
Marker Text:
First German settlement in Colorado County * Founded in 1837 by William Frels who immigrated to Texas in 1834 and fought for Independence, 1835-1836 * Proposed site of Hermann University, first institution of higher learning sponsored by Germans * Chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1844, but never established
Erected by the State of Texas
1936
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