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Built by Tatsch (1822-1907), using local stone. A cabinet-maker and turner, did woodwork himself. At first floored only front rooms, using wide boards. North front room had the only fireplace. Rear gallery kitchen, fireplace and oven were added later. Tatsch, from Germany, during Civil War was a minute man. Wife was Maria Elizabeth (1828-1885). Children: Elizabeth, Sophie, Caroline, Wilhelmina, Richard. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
John Peter Tastch Home, 1856 is a historical marker in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, dedicated in 1965. 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 30.2848, -98.8757 near Fredericksburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Moritz-Hitzfeld-Jacoby House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Cordes, Henry, Vogel Sunday House, and Sunday House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5171010121. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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