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Stieler Ranch House

Comfort, Kendall County

Marker Text

Designed and built 1890-1892 by Herman Stieler, German rock mason and local sheep rancher. He came from Germany; hauled freight for Charles Schreiner Company and to Camp Verde. Made this place a shearing station for fellow ranchers. Coaches from nearby stage line often stopped for food, repairs. Style is typical of era. Each floor has two rooms on either side of central "dog trot" hall. Interior was remodeled in 1937. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

Marker Details

Address
Location Description at site, U.S. 87, 6 mile N of Comfort, Texas
Marker # 5120
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings; design and construction; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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