​The Heinatz Homestead

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Marker Text: Built in fall of 1850, along with adjoining store and post office, all of native stone, by John Frederick Heinatz (1822-91), a settler from Germany. He was for many years postmaster of Bagdad, a public school trustee, superintendent of Sunday School, banker, and practical advisor to his neighbors.
​     He married Emilie Krohn and had nine children, six boys and three girls, seven of whom lived to adulthood in this home. (1972) 

Marker No: 9104

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 30.574860,-97.871948

Location: 1 mile west of Leander on FM 2243, 0.2 miles south on Bagdad Road