Fredericksburg Texas, in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, was a major settlement for German immigrants. Located in Gillespie County Texas, Fredericksburg presents an excellent example of early German migration to the state. In fact, there are many towns in the Texas Hill Country with German names such as New Braunfels, Gruene, Boerne and others. The …
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There was a time during the settlement of pioneer Texas where large tracts of land were given to agents with the hope that adventurous pioneers would relocate there and help build communities. Pioneer life was never easy but the issuance of land was a big draw for many. Land grants had actually been commonplace in …
The way in which the state of Texas was first settled is one of the more interesting stories of American westward expansion. It’s also a perfect example of how hard working people with a dream can start a new life. The Spaniards coming north from New Spain (present day Mexico) were the first Europeans to …
