Industry
Site of the first permanent German settlement in Texas, 1831. Founded by Friedrich Ernst, born at Varel, Oldenburg, Germany. Immigrated to America, 1829 and to Texas in 1831. Died here in 1858. The town was laid out in 1838.
29.9788° N, 96.5033° W
Where to Find It
.3 miles off FM 109 (in Lions Club Park) of Ernst Memorial Park Industry
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Friedrich Ernst Industry
- <0.1 mi W John Friedrich Ernst, Jr. Industry
- <0.1 mi W Industry Post Office Industry
- 0.2 mi SW Industry Pilgrims Rest Cemetery Industry
- 0.2 mi SW Industry United Methodist Cemetery Industry
- 0.3 mi S Industry Methodist Church Industry