​The Old Zimmerman Home

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Marker No: 15021

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Marker Text: ​ Edward E. Zimmerman came to Texas, 1844, from Germany; settled here, 1854, with wife Regina Reinhard. They had 5 children. Zimmerman built this early Texas farmhouse, 1861; of hand-hewn cream colored rock from nearby hills; lumber from Bull Creek mills. One of  first residences on route of Shawnee trail (used by traders, immigrants, Indians, and famous as a cattle trail in 1850's and 1860's). Regina once shot a bear at back door. (1967)

Geographic: 30.363951, -97.713631

Location: ​1600 Peyton Gin Road, Austin