​The Carl Henke Home

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Marker Text: ​Believed to be the first boy born among the German immigrants who settled Fredericksburg, Carl Henke (1848-1928) became a skilled stonemason. He built the original portion of this structure in 1874 for John Schmitt. the two-room native limestone house has a loft reached by an outside stairway. In the 1880s, Henke purchased the residence for his own use. A wing was added to the west side in 1911. The Henke family occupied this house until 1972. (1978)

Marker No: 10052

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 30.276817, -98.867989

Location: 116 East Travis Street, Fredericksburg