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Christian G. Wertzner

La Grange, Fayette County

Marker Text

A San Jacinto veteran; first permanent German settler of Fayette County. Born in Germany; died, 1852.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Gay Hill Cemetery, 7 mi. ESE on SH 71
Marker # 5753
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; German immigrants/immigration; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.888203, -96.762221

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