Historical Marker
Shiner
Historical marker location:
Shiner, Texas
( City Hall grounds, 90A, Shiner)
Marker installed: 1969
Originated as German-Czech community of Half Moon, located west of present town. When the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad came through in 1887, citizens moved to rail line, where H. B. Shiner, Victoria landowner, had given a townsite.
Shiner was developed by cattlemen. Industries include brewery, wire works. City has museum.