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Austin County, Texas
Historical Markers in New Ulm, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 7 Texas historical markers in New Ulm, in Austin County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Texas Revolution, Native History, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2009. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these New Ulm stories
- Mary Theresa Juergensplaced 1992
(1809-October 31, 1891) German natives Conrad and Mary Theresa Hennecke Juergens came to Texas in 1833, the year of their marriage, and built a cabin…
- Josef Lidumil Leshikarplaced 1985
(May 16, 1806-October 21, 1887) Born along the Czech-Moravian border, Josef Lidumil Leshikar received early training as a tailor.
- New Ulm Cemeteryplaced 2009
The town of New Ulm was originally called Duff's Settlement at the time of its founding, and was named for James C. Duff, who in 1841 acquired title…
- Frnka Family Cemeteryplaced 2009
In 1926, Jan Jindrich Frnka (d. 1935) and his wife, Cecilie (Kroulik) (d. 1933), conveyed property to three trustees for use as a family burial…
- Joseph L. Leshikar Houseplaced 1965
After Rev. Josef E. Bergman of Cat Spring wrote letter praising Texas, 33 Czech families immigrated to locality, 1851-1853.
- Site of Town of New Ulmplaced 1936
Site of the town of New Ulm. First known as Duff's Settlement in honor of James C. Duff to whom the land was granted in 1841.
All 7 historical markers in New Ulm
Historical markers near New Ulm
- Frelsburg5 stories · 4 mi
- Industry21 stories · 5 mi
- Nelsonville5 stories · 6 mi
- Shelby5 stories · 9 mi
- Fayetteville24 stories · 11 mi
- Kenney6 stories · 13 mi
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