Meusebach, John O.

(1812-1897) To be a Texan, Meusebach gave up title of baron in 1845. As commissioner-general, German Emigration Company, he founded Fredericksburg in 1846 as gateway to Fisher-Miller land grant, hunting ground of the Comanche. By emptying his firearms, he won trust of Indians and made treaty to provide for unmolested settlement. Indians called him "El Sol Colorado" (The Red Sun). State senator, 1851. In 1854 issued colonists' headrights. To his family motto, he added "Texas forever." Lived in Loyal Valley. Buried near Cherry Spring.

Meusebach, John O. is a historical marker in Cherry Spring, Gillespie County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 108 historical markers documented in Gillespie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 189 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.3871, -98.9289 near Cherry Spring. The nearest cataloged historic site is Durst House (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cherry Mountain School Complex, Durst Cemetery, and Ketron Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5171010084. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.