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Marker Text: First German settlement in Colorado County. Founded in 1837 by William Frels who immigrated to Texas in 1834 and fought for Independence, 1835-1836. Proposed site of Hermann University, first institution of higher learning sponsored by Germans. Chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1844, but never established. (1936) 

Marker No: 2058

Gray Granite 1936 Centennial Marker

Geographic: 29.868948,-96.536049

Location: ​In Frelsburg, just south of FM 1291 and FM 109 intersection; on FM 109