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William Pfluger Home

Pflugerville, Travis County

Marker Text

A native of Germany and Confederate veteran, William Pfluger (1842-1923) bought this land in 1871, just before he married Franziska Sternberg (1851-1931). The limestone house was built in 1875 and the frame section added later. A rancher, Pfluger and also built a cotton gin, Pflugerville's first bank, and other commercial structures. He deeded land for the railroad and Lutheran Church. In 1931 his son Martin (1880-1945) inherited the residence, home to five generations of the family. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1985.

Marker Details

Address 1512 E Pflugerville Pkwy
Location Description N of E. Pflugerville Pkwy, between Mammoth Cave Blvd. and Dessau Rd.
Marker # 16221
Dedicated 1985
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code houses, residential buildings; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.457442, -97.608381

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