​Diedrich Rode Complex

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Marker Text: ​This group of buildings was constructed by German native Diedrich Rode (1828-1905). The three-story limestone residence was completed in 1880 and featured a third floor storage area for wool and cotton produced on the land. A Lutheran, Rode served as an early minister and held services in the Betkapelle, a prayer chapel on the east side of the second floor. In addition to his ranching, he also taught school. A landmark in the Cherry Spring community, the homesite was sold to Willie Kothe in 1929. It has remained in his family for over 50. (1982) 

​ Additional Plate; The Diedrich Rode Complex was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission in 1989.

Marker No: 10104

Aluminum 18  x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.491495, -98.987854

Location: take US 87 north approximately 17 miles; then east on cherry Spring Road 1.2 miles.