| Marker Number |
5120 |
| Atlas Number |
5259005120 |
| Marker Title |
Stieler Ranch House |
| Index Entry |
Stieler Ranch House |
| Address |
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| City |
Comfort |
| County |
Kendall |
| UTM Zone |
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| UTM Easting |
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| UTM Northing |
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| Subject Codes |
ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings; design and construction; German immigrants/immigration |
| Marker Year |
1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
at site, U.S. 87, 6 mile N of Comfort, Texas |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
Designed and built 1890-1892 by Herman Stieler, German rock mason and local sheep rancher. He came from Germany; hauled freight for Charles Schreiner Company and to Camp Verde. Made this place a shearing station for fellow ranchers. Coaches from nearby stage line often stopped for food, repairs. Style is typical of era. Each floor has two rooms on either side of central "dog trot" hall. Interior was remodeled in 1937. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970 |
