Amenities

Flush Toilet
Potable Water
Showers

Activities

Biking
Hiking
Paddling
Wildlife Watching

Terrain

Desert
Forest
River

About this space

The Kothmanns came to Texas from Germany, landing at Matagorda Bay on December 31, 1845, after a three month journey at sea. They spent the remaining winter months in miserable conditions on the coast, finally making their way inland to New Braunfels in April 1846. After a brief time there, they became part of the first wagon train of 120 original settlers to Fredericksburg, arriving on May 8,...

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