​The Hofheinz House​

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​German native Frederick Hofheinz came to the New Braunfels area with his family in 1852. He later settled in Kendall County and wed Emile Wilke. He served as grand lodge president of the Texas Sons of Hermann and ran for Texas lieutenant governor before moving to New Braunfels in 1905. The couple built this home the next year. Converted to apartments during World War II, the house was also owned by Charles Knibbe and Bruno and Elizabeth Schoenfeld. It retains much of the original Queen Anne detailing, including a central tower above a porch accented with spindled friezework. (2002)

Marker No: 13161

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 29.694571,-98.120155

Location: 548 Hill Avenue,  New Braunfels