The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Now Known as Old D'Hanis. Established in 1847 by 29 families under the leadership of Theodore Gentilz, representing Henri Castro (1781...1861), distinguished pioneer and colonizer of Texas who introduced the early settlers of Medina County. Named in honor of Guillaume (William) D'Hanis, manager of the colonization society. When the Southern Pacific Railroad missed the town, its citizens moved to the present D'Hanis. Erected by The State of Texas 1936
D'Hanis, Town of is a historical marker in D'Hanis, Medina County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Medina County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 108 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3276, -99.2593 near D'Hanis. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of Saint Dominic Catholic Church and Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include St. Dominic Cemetery, Ney Grave (former location. Moved to St. Dominic in 2024), and Santa Cruz Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5325005526. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
See this site and every marker, cemetery, courthouse, museum and landmark across Texas on one live map — find what's near you, get directions, and check in as you roam.
