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Black plaque № 17427

Shiner, TX, United States

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 inclu

de brewery, wire works. City has museum. #4684

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