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A typical home of German settlers, built late 1860s by Bernhard Joseph Scheel (1815-79) and wife Anna Barbara (Link). Hand-cut, faced local stone; native cedar timber; and cypress shingles were used. Son Hermann and grandson John later owned the place. RTHL - 1972
Joseph Scheel House is a historical marker in Spring Branch, Comal County, dedicated in 1972. 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 29.8066, -98.4979 near Spring Branch. The nearest cataloged historic site is Saint Joseph Honey Creek #3 (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Joseph's Church - Honey Creek #2, Moos Infant Grave, and Krause Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5091008824. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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