Marker Inscription
Joseph (1803-87) and Katherine (Koos) Meyer, pioneers from Alsace, bought this 4-acre homestead in 1855. Except for a roadway, it remains as platted by surveyor John James for Henri Castro in 1844, and is the only undivided tract in Castroville. The house is typically Alsatian in roof line and room arrangement. The thick rock walls were plastered with lime from Meyer's kiln near the Medina River. Meyer gave his land to a daughter, Mrs. Leahr. Alex, Rosalie, and Fred Jungman, and the Robert Gerloffs were later owners. Col. and Mrs. Irvin Keefer bought the tract in 1960. 1976
About this site
Mayer, Joseph, Homestead is a historical marker in Castroville, Medina County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Medina County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 112 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3510, -98.8748 near Castroville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Schmidt, F. Xavier House (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Landmark Inn SHS, Landmark Inn Complex, and Landmark Inn Complex.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5325005365. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
