Marker Inscription
This group of buildings was constructed by german native Diedrich Rode (1828-1905). The three-story limestone residence was completed in 1880 and featured a third floor storage area for wool and cotton produced on the land. A Lutheran, Rode served as an early minister and held services in the Betkapelle, a prayer chapel on the east side of the second floor. In addition to his ranching, he also taught school. A landmark in the Cherry Spring community, the homesite was sold to Willie Kothe in 1929. It has remained in his family for over 50 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989
About this site
Rode, Diedrich is a historical marker in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Gillespie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 195 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4931, -98.9878 near Fredericksburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Marschall-Meusebach Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cherry Spring School, and Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5171010104. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
