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This four-story farmhouse is one of the largest residences in entire area of the early German settlements in Texas. It was the pioneer home of Hermann Jonas (1836-1912) and his wife Dorothea (1843-1909), German-born settlers of Comal County. Small log and limestone cottage in rear was built and occupied in 1861 and became the smokehouse in 1875 on completion of the large house of hand-cut and faced limestone and squared cedar timbers. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1972
Hermann Jonas Homestead is a historical marker in Canyon Lake, Comal County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 106 historical markers documented in Comal County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 256 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.8598, -98.3148 near Canyon Lake. The nearest cataloged historic site is Jonas Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Becker Family, Simon Cemetery, and Crane's Mill Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5091002839. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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