Marker Inscription
August Dietz came to Texas in 1849 as a German immigrant, and settled in New Braunfels. On Sept. 1, 1866, he bought this lot, soon built this cottage, and sold it on Dec. 2, 1867. At first a two room structure, the building was later enlarged. Its mortared rock walls are 20 inches thick. The beaded ceiling, the plain board ceiling, the window glass and casements, and front door are all original. House and additions were restored in 1973 by William J. Kolodize.** Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974***
About this site
Dietz, August, Cottage is a historical marker in New Braunfels, Comal County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 103 historical markers documented in Comal County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 248 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7047, -98.1251 near New Braunfels. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mill Street Telegraph Station (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Windwehen Home, New Braunfels, and Comal County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5091000235. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
