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Known as first orphanage in State of Texas. Chartered in 1848 as "Western Texas Orphan Asylum" by L. C. Ervendberg (d. 1863), pastor of New Braunfels. Because of severe epidemics, many children were homeless. At this site Ervendberg built this house (now much remodeled) and began a farm. Here he reared 19 orphans as well as his own 5 children. He also held classes and taught farming techniques. His wife taught housekeeping. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark--1970
Waisenhaus (Orphanage) is a historical marker in New Braunfels, Comal County, dedicated in 1970. 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 29.7410, -98.1094 near New Braunfels. The nearest cataloged historic site is Neuse, Erhardt, House (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Gruene Cotton Gin, Gruene's Hall, and Gruene, H. D., Mercantile.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5091005703. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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