| Marker Number |
5258 |
| Atlas Number |
5091005258 |
| Marker Title |
Texas Germans in the Civil War |
| Index Entry |
Texas Germans in the Civil War |
| Address |
|
| City |
New Braunfels |
| County |
Comal |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
585448 |
| UTM Northing |
3285752 |
| Subject Codes |
Civil War; German immigrants/immigration |
| Marker Year |
1964 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
at inersection of S.Comal and E. Jahn in Lindheimer Plaza, New Braunfels |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
In 1861, ten heavily German counties in Texas voted against secession, though Comal County was as exception. States' rights puzzled some voters. Many had lately taken naturalization oaths. After secession, some avoided military duty from concern about their families. Others left to join U.S.units. Majority sentiment supported the Confederacy. Three companies from Comal, with other German troops, were praised for their discipline, high morale and skill, and the pride with which they defended Texas. |
