Ranch Home of Charles De Montel
Frontiersman, soldier, and engineer, came from Europe to Texas, 1838. Helped found Castroville and organize Medina County. Served as county judge; Texas Ranger Captain; and Navy Commander in Civil War (1861-65). Also a confounder of Bandera. Wed Justine Pingenot in 1847. Built home 1848-50. (1971)
29.3683° N, 98.9020° W
Where to Find It
1.6 mi NW off De Montel Ln, private road
Nearby Markers
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- 1.6 mi SE St. Louis Day Castroville
- 1.6 mi SE St. Louis Cemetery Castroville