​John Peter Tatsch Home, 1856.

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Marker Text: ​Built by Tatsch (1822-1907), using local stone. A cabinet-maker and turner, did woodwork himself. At first floored only front rooms, using wide boards. North front room had the only fireplace. Rear gallery kitchen, fireplace and oven were added later.
    Tatsch, from Germany, during Civil War was a Minute Man.
​     Wife was Maria Elizabeth (1828-1885). Children: Elizabeth, Sophie, Caroline, Wilhelmina, Richard. (1965) 

Marker No: 10121

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 30.283215, -98.875732

Location: 210 North Bowie Street, Fredericksburg