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Marker Text

Built in early 1850's by Martin Wieland, from Dessau, Germany. Used as a neighborhood Fort. Enlarged 1873, 1912. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964.

Marker Details

Address 1425 Fort Dessau Rd.
Location Description
Marker # 15352
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code houses, residential buildings; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.409989, -97.638911

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