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Built in fall of 1850, along with adjoining store and post office, all of native stone, by John Frederick Heinatz (1822-91), a settler from Germany. He was for many years postmaster of Bagdad, a public school trustee, superintendent of Sunday School, banker, and practical advisor to his neighbors. He married Emilie Krohn and had nine children, six boys and three girls, seven of whom lived to adulthood in this home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
Heinatz Homestead is a historical marker in Leander, Williamson County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 237 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 430 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5749, -97.8716 near Leander. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bagdad (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bagdad Cemetery, A.S. Mason House, and Pickle-Mason House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009104. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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