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A Celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of New Braunfels, Texas

Order a piece of New Braunfels history today. This hardcover book features beautiful historical and current photos and descriptions of 365 places that make our town special.

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a brief timeline

1842

A group of 21 German aristocrats came together at Biebrich on the Rhine, Germany, to form the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas.

1845

Prince Carl arranges the purchase of 1,265 acres for $1,112. This included the present site of New Braunfels.

1845

On Good Friday, emigrant wagons forded the river, marking the founding of New Braunfels.

1846

Comal County was created by the Texas Legislature.

1850

New Braunfels was the fourth largest city in Texas.

1852

The first issue of the Neu Braunfelser Zeitung was published.

1856

The first wagon bridge across the Comal River was built by the City of New Braunfels.

1857

Henne Hardware opened and has been operating ever since. It is the oldest hardware store in Texas.

1858

The first public school was founded and funded through self-imposed tax.

1872

Heinrich (Henry) D. Gruene purchased 6,000 acres of farmland three miles north of New Braunfels.

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A Celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of New Braunfels, Texas

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