Historical Marker

Industry

Industry · Austin County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5015002644

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Marker Inscription

Site of the first permanent German settlement in Texas, 1831. Founded by Friedrich Ernst, born at Varel, Oldenburg, Germany. Immigrated to America, 1829 and to Texas in 1831. Died here in 1858. The town was laid out in 1838.

About this site

Industry is a historical marker in Industry, Austin County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 83 historical markers documented in Austin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 273 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.9804, -96.5033 near Industry. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ernst, Friedrich (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Ernst, John Friedrich, Jr., Industry Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, and Industry Old Methodist Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5015002644. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 29.9804, -96.5033 · Industry, Austin County

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Nearby in Austin County

Ernst, John Friedrich, Jr.

Industry · 1985

Cemetery

Industry Pilgrims Rest Cemetery

Industry · 2016

Cemetery

Industry Old Methodist Cemetery

Industry · 2006

Historical Marker

Industry Methodist Church