Details for John Peter Tatsch Home, 1856
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5171010121
Data
| Marker Number | 10121 |
| Atlas Number | 5171010121 |
| Marker Title | John Peter Tatsch Home, 1856 |
| Index Entry | Tatsch, John Peter, Home |
| Address | 210 N. Bowie St. |
| City | Fredericksburg |
| County | Gillespie |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 511638 |
| UTM Northing | 3350180 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; German immigrants/immigration |
| Marker Year | 1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | W intersection of N. Bowie and W. Schubert streets |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | RTHL medallion and plate |
| Marker Text | Built by Tatsch (1822-1907), using local stone. A cabinet-maker and turner, did woodwork himself. At first floored only front rooms, using wide boards. North front room had the only fireplace. Rear gallery kitchen, fireplace and oven were added later. Tatsch, from Germany, during Civil War was a minute man. Wife was Maria Elizabeth (1828-1885). Children: Elizabeth, Sophie, Caroline, Wilhelmina, Richard. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 |