Marker Inscription
In 1861, ten heavily German counties in Texas voted against secession, though Comal County was as exception. States' rights puzzled some voters. Many had lately taken naturalization oaths. After secession, some avoided military duty from concern about their families. Others left to join U.S.units. Majority sentiment supported the Confederacy. Three companies from Comal, with other German troops, were praised for their discipline, high morale and skill, and the pride with which they defended Texas.
About this site
Texas Germans in the Civil War 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 29.6993, -98.1166 near New Braunfels. The nearest cataloged historic site is Scholl House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Lindheimer, Ferdinand, Home, Lindheimer House, and Lindheimer Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5091005258. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
