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Site of Zanzenberg Historical Marker

SH 27, approximately 0.5 mile east of Center Point, Center Point, TX 78010
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SH 27, approximately 0.5 mile east of Center Point, Center Point, TX 78010
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History enthusiasts
Best time to visitAnytime during daylight hours for the best visibility of the marker text. Getting thereIn Center Point

Why people come here

  • Read the historical marker
  • Learn about early settlement
  • Discover local history
  • See the granite monument
  • Stop along State Highway 27

The Site of Zanzenberg Historical Marker in Center Point, Texas, marks the 1856 home of Dr. Charles De Ganahl and the location of Kerr County's first post office.

Located along State Highway 27 just east of Center Point, the Site of Zanzenberg Historical Marker commemorates the historic home of Dr. Charles De Ganahl. Built in 1856, the home was named after his ancestral residence in the Austrian Tyrol. Dr. Ganahl was a notable figure who signed the Texas Articles of Secession in 1861 and served as an Army Surgeon for the Confederate States of America.

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What You'll Experience

  • Reading the marker text
  • Viewing the granite monument
  • Standing at the historic site
  • Taking a quick photo

Directions

  • Address
    SH 27, approximately 0.5 mile east of Center Point, Center Point, TX 78010
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  • Travel Time
    In Center Point

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Site of Zanzenberg Historical Marker commemorate?

The marker commemorates the 1856 home of Dr. Charles De Ganahl, a signer of the Texas Articles of Secession, and the site of Kerr County's first post office, established in 1857.

Where is the Site of Zanzenberg Historical Marker located?

The marker is located along State Highway 27, approximately 0.5 mile east of Center Point, Texas.

When was the Site of Zanzenberg Historical Marker placed?

The large red granite marker was placed by the Texas Historical Commission in 1968.

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