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Marker Text

Site of the first permanent German settlement in Texas, 1831. Founded by Friedrich Ernst, born at Varel, Oldenburg, Germany. Immigrated to America, 1829 and to Texas in 1831. Died here in 1858. The town was laid out in 1838.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description .3 miles off FM 109 (in Lions Club Park) of Ernst Memorial Park Industry
Marker # 2644
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code cities and towns; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 29.978774, -96.503286

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