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Heinatz Homestead

Leander, Williamson County

Marker Text

Built in fall of 1850, along with adjoining store and post office, all of native stone, by John Frederick Heinatz (1822-91), a settler from Germany. He was for many years postmaster of Bagdad, a public school trustee, superintendent of Sunday School, banker, and practical advisor to his neighbors. He married Emilie Krohn and had nine children, six boys and three girls, seven of whom lived to adulthood in this home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

Marker Details

Address Bagdad Road, 1.5 mi. SW
Location Description 1 mi. W of Leander on FM 2243, 0.2 mi. S on Bagdad road
Marker # 9104
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.57486, -97.871947

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