About Fredericksburg Texas

Founded in 1846, Fredericksburg was the second colony founded by The Society for the Protection of German Immigrants (Mainzer Adelsverein). Baron Ottfried Hans von Meusebach led 120 Germans to this spot in the midst of Comanche country and named it for Prince Frederick of Prussia. When they arrived it was discovered that the land also belonged to the native american indians. With few other options except work with the situation, the Germans became the only immigrant group to successfully negotiate peace with the Indians.

The Meusebach-Comanche Treaty of 1847 is unique in that it was never broken by either side to this day. This treaty is still celebrated annually in Fredericksburg at the Friendship Pow Wow held in May of each year.

Speaking German isn't a necessity if you're going to visit Fredericksburg Texas, but if you can speak a little it won't be out of place! German is still spoken among many of the residents in this town of 9,500. One Fredericksburg church still holds services in German. Most of the older buildings still retain their traditional German architecture, and Fredericksburg offers an impressive National Historic District. Old German style customs are still observed regularly with heavily attended festivals such as Oktoberfest, Night in Old Fredericksburg, and Wienachten.Besides its European atmosphere and historic landmarks, Fredericksburg has plenty to offer the visitor. Situated in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, it can't be topped for scenery, spring flowers, and it has excellent fall and winter deer and bird hunting. There are numerous sites to see while in town such as the Fredericksburg Pioneer Museum and the Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch National Park.

The wide historic main street is lined with more than 100 specialty shops, restaurants and cafes as well as historic limestone buildings.

Fredericksburg is the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet during World War II. The Admiral Nimitz Museum and Historical Center consists of the restored Nimitz Steamboat Hotel (c.1852) which houses the Museum of the Pacific War; the Garden of Peace, a gift from the people of Japan. There is also the History Walk, lined with rare aircraft, tanks, and guns, and a new $3 million addition housing the George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War.

For a true taste of pioneer Texas with an Old-World flavor, you can't do better than Fredericksburg Texas. Visit it once and you'll see why it holds such a special place in the hearts of Texans making it the eight most visited destination city in Texas.

For the best Traditional Bed and Breakfast in Fredericksburg you cannot do better than Town Creek Bed and Breakfast.