Gebhardt Bakery

Historical marker location:

119 East Franklin Street, Hillsboro, Texas

( 119 East Franklin Street, Hillsboro)

Marker installed: 1983

In 1901 German native Charles Gebhardt (1874-1920) established Hillsboro's first bakery. He moved his business to this building after it was completed in 1905, using the second floor as living quarters. The brick commercial structure exhibits influences of the Romanesque and Italianate styles and features arched second-story windows, decorative brickwork in the cornice, and corner turrets. The bakery building later was used for millinery and barber shops.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983.

commercial buildings business restaurants German immigrants immigration markets, mercantiles Italianate Romanesque Revival (architectural style)

The Battle of San Jacinto fought on April 21, 1836, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution, and led to the capture of Santa Anna and the end of the conflict.