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William Wahrmund House

Fredericksburg, Gillespie County

Marker Text

Gillespie County Judge in 1852-62, 1864, and 1876-90, William Wahrmund (1824-90) hired local stonemasons H. Hennersdorf and Louis Schmidt to build this residence near his own home and store in 1875. Over a period of years, the house was occupied by three of Wahrmund's sons, William L., Otto, and Henry, and by several grandchildren. Victorian porch detailing decorates the native limestone structure, restored in 1976 by Hill Country Savings and Loan Association. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977

Marker Details

Address 206 W. Main St.
Location Description
Marker # 10125
Dedicated 1977
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; pioneers; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.277259, -98.876719

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