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Hermann Jonas Homestead

Canyon Lake, Comal County

Marker Text

This four-story farmhouse is one of the largest residences in entire area of the early German settlements in Texas. It was the pioneer home of Hermann Jonas (1836-1912) and his wife Dorothea (1843-1909), German-born settlers of Comal County. Small log and limestone cottage in rear was built and occupied in 1861 and became the smokehouse in 1875 on completion of the large house of hand-cut and faced limestone and squared cedar timbers. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1972

Marker Details

Address 3399 Ole Dutchman Road
Location Description FM 2673 to Overhill Street, continue west, on private property.
Marker # 2839
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type Medallion and plate
Code houses, residential buildings; pioneers; German immigrants/immigration
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 29.85996, -98.31469

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