Historical Marker

Comal County

New Braunfels · Comal County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5091000986

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Marker Inscription

Formed from Travis and Bexar land districts. Created - March 24,1846; Organized - July-13, 1846; Named for the river, so called from the pancake shape of the islands formed by its springs. New Braunfels, county seat establshed March 21,1845. Named in honor of the founder Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels.

About this site

Comal County is a historical marker in New Braunfels, Comal County, dedicated in 1936. 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 29.7037, -98.0957 near New Braunfels. The nearest cataloged historic site is New Braunfels (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wahnschaffe, Church Hill School Building, and Breustedt Kitchen.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5091000986. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 29.7037, -98.0957 · New Braunfels, Comal County
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