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Pioneer Schandua House

Fredericksburg, Gillespie County

Marker Text

Built before 1880, this house was purchased by John Schandua, a local merchant, shortly after his marriage to Bertha (Klein) in 1883. The front room, called "die stube," served as a bedroom and living area. the back room was used as a bedroom for their children. gingerbread work accents the posts on the front porch. The residence was used for a short time as a Sunday School building for the Bethany Lutheran Church. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Marker Details

Address 111 E. Austin
Location Description
Marker # 10110
Dedicated 1980
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; pioneers; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.275357, -98.869246

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