Historical Marker

Gugger Homestead

Arnold Gugger, son of Swiss-born Helotes Pioneers Anton and Marie Gugger,

built this house and store circa 1881. Its site on the east bank of Helotes

Creek was ideal for Guggers blacksmith shop, general store and saloon, and

Arnold and wife Amalia Mollie (Benke) raised their six children on the second

floor. The Guggers sold the property to Wilbert Hileman in 1908, and it has

subsequently changed hands several times. The home has served as the Helotes

Post Office twice, under postmasters Arnold Gugger (1888-1904) and Blanche

Maltsberger (1944-1953). The two-story limestone building features 18-inch

thick rough-course walls. An L-shaped wood porch extends around the front and

side of both stories.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004.