New Braunfels
Founded in Republic of Texas, 1845, by Prince Karl of Solms-Braunfels. Focal point of German immigration to central and western Texas. Sent men, goods to Confederacy, in Civil War. Historic, recreational, tourist center. Site of Landa Park and Sophienburg Museum. The Comal is known as shortest large-volume river in U.S.
29.7056° N, 98.0947° W
Where to Find It
Hwy 81 east of New Braunfels (about 1/2 mi. east of Business 35 & Hwy. 46 intersection
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW Comal County New Braunfels
- 0.2 mi NW Church Hill School Building New Braunfels
- 0.3 mi NW Breustedt Kitchen New Braunfels
- 0.3 mi N Breustedt House New Braunfels
- 0.9 mi NE The Braschler House New Braunfels
- 0.9 mi SW Near River Crossing Used by New Braunfels' First Settlers New Braunfels