Details for Herder Half Moon Place
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5285002458
Data
| Marker Number | 2458 |
| Atlas Number | 5285002458 |
| Marker Title | Herder Half Moon Place |
| Index Entry | Herder Half Moon Place |
| Address | |
| City | Shiner |
| County | Lavaca |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 673556 |
| UTM Northing | 3256766 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Greek Revival (Architectural style); ghost towns |
| Marker Year | 1982 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | from Shiner, take US 90A west 1.2 mile take FM 531 southwest 1.6 miles |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | This Greek revival home (200 yards north) was built in the 1880s by George Herder (1818-1887), veteran of the Texas Revolution and pioneer farmer and rancher in the Half Moon community. A son, William (d. 1940), later ran a butcher shop and farmed the land, opening the house to travelers in need of a place to rest. Owned by members of the Herder family for over 100 years, the house and outbuildings are the only remaining evidence of the Half Moon community. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982 |