Hermann Sons Home for the Aged
A fraternal group originally for persons of German descent, the Sons of Hermann grew rapidly after the founding of the first Texas lodge in 1860-61. At a meeting in Austin in 1913, members voted to establish a home for the aged, to be called "Altenheim". This was one of the first homes for the aged started by a fraternal group in Texas. The citizens of Comfort raised $7,000 to buy this 202-acre tract for the facility. Lodge members from around the state contributed funds for the construction of a limestone building in 1915-16. (1979)
29.9409° N, 98.9288° W
Where to Find It
from Comfort take SH 27 W, past Kendall/Kerr County Line - turn S onto first southbound road -. Marker set in stone in yard of large building on hill.
Nearby Markers
- 0.9 mi W Apelt Armadillo Farm Center Point
- 1.9 mi N Hanisch House Comfort
- 2 mi NE Freidenker Comfort
- 2.1 mi NE August Faltin Building Comfort
- 2.1 mi NE Faltin Homestead Comfort
- 2.2 mi NE Paul Ingenhuett Home Comfort