Fredericksburg, TX, United States
Henry Cordes House. Fredericksburg native Henry Cordes (b. 1861) had this limestone residence constructed in 1893. Originally a three-room structure, it is a good example of the quality craftsmanship practiced by early area stonemasons. the grounds include a smokehouse, a tankhouse and a stone ciste
rn. Cordes worked for many years in the Reliance Roller Mill and in the Stein Ice House. He and his wife Emma (Crenwelge) were the parents of three children. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981 #1
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 22166 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off