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Revision as of 15:18, 13 December 2011
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.
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Sophia's Fort History
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.
Current Status
The Sophienburg Museum is now located on the site of the fort in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas
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Location: Sophienburg Museum, New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas. Maps & Images Lat: 29.69866 Long: -98.12428 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 781
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Visited: 25 Nov 2011
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