Details for Diedrich Rode Complex
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5171010104
Data
Marker Number | 10104 |
Atlas Number | 5171010104 |
Marker Title | Diedrich Rode Complex |
Index Entry | Rode, Diedrich, Complex |
Address | |
City | Fredericksburg |
County | Gillespie |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 501166 |
UTM Northing | 3373249 |
Subject Codes | farms; government officials; German immigrants/immigration |
Marker Year | 1982 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | take US 87 N approx. 17 miles; then east on cherry Spring Rd. 1.2 miles |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
Marker Text | This group of buildings was constructed by german native Diedrich Rode (1828-1905). The three-story limestone residence was completed in 1880 and featured a third floor storage area for wool and cotton produced on the land. A Lutheran, Rode served as an early minister and held services in the Betkapelle, a prayer chapel on the east side of the second floor. In addition to his ranching, he also taught school. A landmark in the Cherry Spring community, the homesite was sold to Willie Kothe in 1929. It has remained in his family for over 50 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989 |