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Remschel House

Gonzales, Gonzales County

Marker Text

Built about 1907 as the home of Julius Frederick Remschel and his wife Luella (McLeod), this house was constructed by local builder Fred Meisenhelder. Remschel was the son of Julius H. H. Remschel, a German immigrant who founded the Remschel Lumber company in 1888. The one-story Victorian residence, built with siding made from locally grown cypress, is elevated on brick columns manufactured at the Gonzales Sunset Brick and Tile Company. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997

Marker Details

Address 524 St. Peter St.
Location Description
Marker # 11900
Dedicated 1997
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term)
Latitude, Longitude 29.50318, -97.450592

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