Kendall County, Texas
Historical Markers in Boerne, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 11 Texas historical markers in Boerne, in Kendall County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History, Strange But True, and Civil War. The markers on this list were placed between 1970 and 2023. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Boerne stories
- Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herffplaced 2013
In the 1850s, a few courageous and well-trained European doctors responded to the health needs of the citizens of San Antonio.
- Camino Real de San Saba (Camino Viejo) in Kendall Countyplaced 2020
Beginning in the 1700s, the Camino Real de San Saba extended northwest from San Antonio through the Comanche and Apache-dominated Hill Country to the…
- Cascade Cavernplaced 1984
Probably formed during the Pleistocene epoch by the underground passage of the Cibolo River, Cascade Cavern presents an interesting mix of…
- Early Boerne Settlementplaced 2023
Prior to the 1850s, Native American groups, such as Comanche, inhabited the Cibolo Creek Land that would become Kendall County.
- Kendall County Courthouseplaced 1970
First and only courthouse in county. Erected 1869-1870, seven years after county organization.
- Nicolaus Zinkplaced 1984
In 1844, Bavarian-born civil engineer Nicolaus Zink (1812-1887) was selected to lead a group of German immigrants overseas to establish settlements…
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All 11 historical markers in Boerne
- Adolph (Ad) Toepperwein2013
- Camino Real de San Saba (Camino Viejo) in Kendall County2020
- Cascade Cavern1984
- Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herff2013
- Early Boerne Settlement2023
- George Wilkins Kendall1989
- Kendall County Courthouse1970
- Nicolaus Zink1984
- Pinta Trail in Kendall County2013
- Saint Peter's Catholic Church1987
- Wren Cemetery2021
Historical markers near Boerne
- Helotes5 stories · 13 mi
- Comfort5 stories · 16 mi
- Center Point5 stories · 21 mi
- Bandera13 stories · 22 mi
- San Antonio177 stories · 29 mi
- Kerrville19 stories · 30 mi
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