Specht's Crossing

Area settlers in horse-drawn carriages used this gravel bed low water crossing of the San Antonio-Blanco Road to reach the German settlement of Spring Branch. Despite frequent floods, use of the crossing increased during the years (1875-1906). Spring Branch postmaster Hans (Von) Specht maintained the post office in his hilltop home overlooking the crossing. Thereafter known as Specht's Crossing, it was later used by automobile travelers until replaced by a low water bridge in 1920. In 1934 a new bridge was constructed by the Civil Works Administration. (1993)

Specht's Crossing is a historical marker in Spring Branch, Comal County, dedicated in 1991. 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 29.8820, -98.4504 near Spring Branch. The nearest cataloged historic site is Specht Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Neugebauer Cemetery, Adam Becker Homestead, and Kretzer Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5091005006. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.