Historical MarkerSons of Hermann Lodge No. 216
Rowena · Runnels County · Dedicated 1971 · THC Atlas #5399004979
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Marker Inscription
Organized in 1904 as Rowena Chapter of the Sons of Hermann, worldwide benevolent fraternal organization. Named for German national hero and tribal leader Hermann the Defender (18 B.C. - 19 A.D.), who helped break Roman power east of the Rhine River in 9 A.D. First officers of the Rowena Lodge were Michelus Feist, president; Julius J. Henkhaus, vice president; Walter Schuhmann, secretary; Ignatz Olsak, treasurer. There were ten charter members. The order maintains a youth camp and home for the aged, for members, at town of Comfort.
About this site
Sons of Hermann Lodge No. 216 is a historical marker in Rowena, Runnels County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Runnels County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.6493, -100.0419 near Rowena. The nearest cataloged historic site is Historic Rock Building (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include SPJST Lodge No. 49, Evergreen Cemetery, and Sweet Home School.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399004979. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
