Details for Shiner-Welhausen Homestead
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5285004686
Data
Marker Number | 4686 |
Atlas Number | 5285004686 |
Marker Title | Shiner-Welhausen Homestead |
Index Entry | Shiner-Welhausen Homestead |
Address | |
City | Shiner |
County | Lavaca |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 679607 |
UTM Northing | 3255820 |
Subject Codes | ranches/ranching; pioneers |
Marker Year | 1989 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
Marker Location | from Shiner, take US 90A east about 1 mile go west on Private road and .5 mile |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
Marker Text | Henry B. Shiner purchased this land in 1875 for his cattle raising enterprise. In 1887, when the railroad was built through the area, he donated land for a townsite, which was later named in his honor. Although the homestead was sold to Charles Welhausen in 1884, the Shiner family continued to reside here until 1890. The Welhausens lived on the homestead until 1895, when they moved into the town of Shiner. Still owned by Welhausen descendants, this property has been the site of picnics, cattle round-ups, baseball games, and other community activities. |