Meusebach, John O.

By 1848, German colonization reached area under direction of John O. Meusebach, who succeeded Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels as colony leader and who signed treaty with Comanches allowing peaceful settlement of the land between the Llano and San Saba rivers. He later retired here to a 640-acre farm where he died. His colonists have influenced Texas through their ingenuity, thrift and enterprise. They came seeking political and personal freedom and remained to create a unique culture through their blending of German custom with American necessity. (1969)

Meusebach, John O. is a historical marker in Mason vicinity, Mason County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Mason County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 67 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.5850, -99.0130 near Mason vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Herman and Willie Lehmann (historical marker), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Keyser, unknown (Hilda), and Kothman.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5319011288. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.