Details for John Peter Tatsch Home, 1856

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5171010121

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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
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