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Frelsburg

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Frelsburg, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 52' 8.33072000016", -96° 32' 9.78214999992"
 
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    First German settlement in Colorado County. Founded in 1837 by William Frels who immigrated to Texas in 1834 and fought for Independence, 1835-1836. Proposed site of Hermann University, first institution of highter learning sponsored by Germans. Chartered by the in 1844, but never established.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

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