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On 28 April 1845, [[Sophienburg]] or Sophia's Fort, was begun. This fort was never completed and only a blockhouse was constructed. The blockhouse became [[Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels]] residence until he left for Germany on 15 May 1845, never to return. The blockhouse was destroyed by a storm in 1886. | On 28 April 1845, [[Sophienburg]] or Sophia's Fort, was begun. This fort was never completed and only a blockhouse was constructed. The blockhouse became [[Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels]] residence until he left for Germany on 15 May 1845, never to return. The blockhouse was destroyed by a storm in 1886. | ||
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Sophia's Fort (1845-1847) - A settlers fort established in 1845 by German settlers led by German Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels in present day New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas. Named for the Prince's fiancee, Princess Sophia Salm-Salm. Abandoned in 1847.
HistoryOn 28 April 1845, Sophienburg or Sophia's Fort, was begun. This fort was never completed and only a blockhouse was constructed. The blockhouse became Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels residence until he left for Germany on 15 May 1845, never to return. The blockhouse was destroyed by a storm in 1886. Current StatusThe Sophienburg Museum is now located on the site of the fort in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas
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