​Homesite of
John O. Meusebach, 1812-1897
(1/4 Mi. SE. in Loyal Valley)

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Marker Text: By 1848, German colonization reached area under direction of John O. Meusebach, who succeeded Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels as colony leader and who signed treaty with Comanches allowing peaceful settlement of the land between the Llano and San Saba rivers. He later retired here to a 640-acre farm where he died.
​    His colonists have influenced Texas through their ingenuity, thrift and enterprise. They came seeking political and personal freedom and remained to create a unique culture through their blending of German custom with American necessity. (1969)

Marker No: 11288

18 x 28 Aluminum Subject Marker

Geographic: ​30° 35.04′ N, 99° 0.907′ W

Location: Intersection of U.S. 87 and Ranch to Market Road 2242, Mason