Walch Home
In 1845 Johan (John) Joseph Walch (1828-1914) migrated to Texas from Germany. In 1847 he settled in Fredericksburg, where he worked as a stonemason. Before Walch married Wilhelmine Gaertner in 1851, he erected a two-room limestone house on this lot. He also built a rock barn, which he later enlarged by adding a second story. One of the Walches' eleven children, Felix, remodeled the barn for use as a residence in 1904. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978
30.2724° N, 98.8658° W
Where to Find It
E. Austin St., N side E of N. Washington St.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW Nimitz Hotel Fredericksburg
- 0.1 mi S Kloth-Ludwig Home Fredericksburg
- 0.1 mi SW Kiehne-Hermann Home Fredericksburg
- 0.1 mi W Maier-Alberthal Building Fredericksburg
- 0.1 mi W Wahrmund Millinery, Moellendorf-Dietz Bakery Fredericksburg
- 0.2 mi S Ressmann-Boos House Fredericksburg