The Hofheinz House

The Hofheinz House German Native Frederick Hofheinz came to the New Braunfels area with his family in 1852. He later settled In Kendall County and wed Emilie Wilke. He served as Grand Lodge president of the Texas Sons Of Hermann and ran for Texas lieutenant governor before moving to New Braunfels In 1905.The couple built this home the next year. Converted to apartments during World War II, the house was also owned by Charles Knibbe and Bruno and Elizabeth Schoenfeld. It retains much of its original Queen Anne detailing, including a central tower above a porch accented with spindled friezework. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2002

The Hofheinz House is a historical marker in New Braunfels, Comal County, dedicated in 2002. 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 29.6967, -98.1208 near New Braunfels. The nearest cataloged historic site is Johann Michael Jahn (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sophienburg Museum & Archives, Seele, Hermann, and Dr. Theodore Koester Home.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5091013161. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.