Shiner
Originated as German-Czech community of Half Moon, located west of present town. When the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad came through in 1887, citizens moved to rail line, where H. B. Shiner, Victoria landowner, had given a townsite. Shiner was developed by cattlemen. Industries include brewery, wire works. City has museum.
29.4310° N, 97.1734° W
Where to Find It
City Hall grounds, 90A, Shiner
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE William Green House Shiner
- 0.1 mi N Welhausen Park Bandstand Shiner
- 0.1 mi SE First National Bank of Shiner Shiner
- 0.1 mi N Captain Charles Welhausen Shiner
- 0.1 mi E Shiner Opera House Shiner
- 0.2 mi E Masonic Lodge Building Shiner