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Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
Crabapple is an unincorporated farming and ranching community 10.5 miles (16.9 km ) north of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas , United States, located on Crabapple Creek,[3] Enchanted Rock State Park [4] [5] Crabapple School was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1994,[6] National Register of Historic Places in Texas on May 6, 2005.[7]
Settlers and community
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The initial non-indigenous settlers in Crabapple were German immigrants Friedrich Welgehausen, Jacob Land, Adam Pehl, Mathias Schmidt,[8] [9] [10] [11] [12]
On December 15, 1847, a petition was submitted to create Gillespie County. In 1848, the legislature formed Gillespie County from Bexar and Travis counties. While the signers were overwhelmingly German immigrants, names also on the petition were Castillo, Pena, Munos, and a handful of non-German Anglo names.
Crabapple School and post office
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The original schoolhouse also served as a post office from 1887–1910.
Balanced Rock
[ edit ] Balanced Rock, Gillespie County, Texas
Balanced Rock
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See also
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Climate
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Crabapple has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[17]
References
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^ "U.S. Census website" . United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 14, 2011 .
^ Crabapple Creek from the Handbook of Texas Online
^ Kennedy, Ira. "Enchanted Rock" . Tourin' Texas. Retrieved April 29, 2010 .
^ "Geographical Names Information System, Crabapple" . U.S. Dept of the Interior. Retrieved April 29, 2010 .
^ "Crabapple School" . Texas Historical Markers . William Nienke, Sam Morrow. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2010 .
^ "National Register Information System" . National Register of Historic Places National Park Service . July 9, 2010.
^ "Schmidt, Mathias, Gravestone" . Fredericksburg Genealogical Society. Retrieved April 29, 2010 .
^ "Rusche, Nicolaus, Gravestone" . Fredericksburg Genealogical Society. Retrieved April 29, 2010 .
^ "Fries, Jacob and Emily, Gravestone" . Fredericksburg Genealogical Society. Retrieved April 29, 2010 .
^ "Fries, Adam, Gravestone" . Fredericksburg Genealogical Society. Retrieved April 29, 2010 .
^ Kohout, Martin Donell: Crabapple, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
^ "Balanced Rock Postcard" . Playle's Online Auction. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2010 .
^ "Balanced Rock Pillar" . Mountain Zone. Retrieved April 29, 2010 .
^ Kennedy, Ira. "Crabapple Community" . Tourin' Texas. Archived from the original on January 8, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2010 .
^ "Vandals Blast Balanced Rock" . Schenectady Gazette . April 26, 1986.
^ Climate Summary for Crabapple, Texas
External links
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R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Crabapple,_Texas&oldid=1191854858 " C a t e g o r i e s : ● U n i n c o r p o r a t e d c o m m u n i t i e s i n T e x a s ● U n i n c o r p o r a t e d c o m m u n i t i e s i n G i l l e s p i e C o u n t y , T e x a s ● G e r m a n - A m e r i c a n h i s t o r y ● G e r m a n - A m e r i c a n c u l t u r e i n T e x a s H i d d e n c a t e g o r i e s : ● P a g e s u s i n g g a d g e t W i k i M i n i A t l a s ● A r t i c l e s u s i n g N R I S r e f w i t h o u t a r e f e r e n c e n u m b e r ● U s e m d y d a t e s f r o m J u l y 2 0 2 3 ● A r t i c l e s w i t h s h o r t d e s c r i p t i o n ● S h o r t d e s c r i p t i o n i s d i f f e r e n t f r o m W i k i d a t a ● C o o r d i n a t e s o n W i k i d a t a
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