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Founded in Republic of Texas, 1845, by Prince Karl of Solms-Braunfels. Focal point of German immigration to central and western Texas. Sent men, goods to Confederacy, in Civil War. Historic, recreational, tourist center. Site of Landa Park and Sophienburg Museum. The Comal is known as shortest large-volume river in U.S.
New Braunfels is a historical marker in New Braunfels, Comal County, dedicated in 1964. 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 29.7056, -98.0947 near New Braunfels. The nearest cataloged historic site is Comal County (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Church Hill School Building, Breustedt Kitchen, and Breustedt House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5091003575. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“New Braunfels” names 3 distinct records in Comal County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1964 in New Braunfels. The others:
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