Reichenau Gap

Historical marker location:

London, Texas

( 1.5 miles SW of London on US 377)

Marker installed: 1966

For more than 100 years, travelers followed road from Mason to Junction through this pass. Named for Adolph A. Reichenau, a German emigrant who settled near pass in 1860 as an early landholder in nearby Big Saline Valley. He moved in 1866 because of Indian depredations.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

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Texas is known for its barbecue, and one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in the state is Kreuz Market in Lockhart. The restaurant has been in operation since 1900 and is still family-owned.