The Christian Kraus Homestead
This house was begun in 1859 by Christian Kraus when he and his wife, Anna Maria, settled in the Klein Frankreich (Little France) community. Kraus farmed and taught school here. The Krauses reared their 7 children and the 7 children of Peter Burg, who was killed by the Haengebrande during the Civil War. Kraus, who was instrumental in building St. Mary's Catholic Church (Fredericksburg), added a wing and second story to his stone vernacular home in 1879. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
30.2973° N, 98.9041° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
Off Shorty Crenwelge Drive on private property
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