Details for Christian Crenwelge Place
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5171010023
Data
| Marker Number | 10023 |
| Atlas Number | 5171010023 |
| Marker Title | Christian Crenwelge Place |
| Index Entry | Crenwelge, Christian, Place |
| Address | 312 W. Schubert |
| City | Fredericksburg |
| County | Gillespie |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 512009 |
| UTM Northing | 3349913 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; German immigrants/immigration |
| Marker Year | 1979 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | A native of Germany, Christian Crenwelge migrated to this area in 1854 and worked as a farmer and cabinetmaker. At a sheriff's land sale in 1872 he bought this property located across the street from his home. for a short time he operated a molasses press here. The Victorian style Sunday house was constructed about 1903. Crenwelge sold this residence and his homestead after the death of his wife in 1906. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979 |