Gillespie County Judge in 1852-62, 1864, and 1876-90, William Wahrmund (1824-90) hired local stonemasons H. Hennersdorf and Louis Schmidt to build this residence near his own home and store in 1875. Over a period of years, the house was occupied by three of Wahrmund's sons, William L., Otto, and Henry, and by several grandchildren. Victorian porch detailing decorates the native limestone structure, restored in 1976 by Hill Country Savings and Loan Association. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977
William Wahrmund House
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William Wahrmund House is a historical marker in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, dedicated in 1977. 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 30.2789, -98.8767 near Fredericksburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Schmidt-Dietz Building (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Schwarz Building, Dangers Stone House, and Pape Log Cabin.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5171010125. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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