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Joseph Scheel House

Spring Branch, Comal County

Marker Text

A typical home of German settlers, built late 1860s by Bernhard Joseph Scheel (1815-79) and wife Anna Barbara (Link). Hand-cut, faced local stone; native cedar timber; and cypress shingles were used. Son Hermann and grandson John later owned the place. RTHL - 1972

Marker Details

Address 25520 SH 46 West
Location Description 23 mi. NW of New Braunfels on SH 46
Marker # 8824
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type 14" x 9"
Code pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 29.806274, -98.497833

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