Historical Marker
Frelsburg
Historical marker location:
Frelsburg, Texas
( In Frelsburg, just south of FM 1291 and FM 109 intersection; on FM 109)
Marker installed: 1936
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 Republic of Texas in 1844, but never established.