Zink's Fort

Zink's Fort (1845-1847) - A settlers fort established in 1845 by German settlers led by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels and his fiancee, Pricess Sophia Salm-Sallm, in present day New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas. Named for Nicolaus Zink, the surveyor who laid out the town of New Braunfels. Abandoned in 1847. Also known as Zinkenburg.

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul, at the Location of Zink's Fort	Marker at the Church no mention of Zink's Fort

Zink's Fort History

Zink's Fort was a temporary Indian defense built by German settlers in March 1845 on a bluff overlooking the south bank of the Comal River. The fort was a log blockhouse defense that included a canon and protective gabions. On 28 April 1845 a second fort was begun five blocks away called Sophienburg or Sophie's Fort named for the Princess. The second fort was never completed and only a blockhouse was constructed. This blockhouse became the Prince's residence until the Prince left for Germany on 15 May 1845, he never returned.

Current Status

No remains or marker, on the site of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, at the corner of Zink St. and Castell Ave., New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas.

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Location: On the site of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, at the corner of Zink St. and Castell Ave., New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas. Map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 29.704008 Long: -98.12844 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

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

Links:

• North American Forts - Zink's Fort

Visited: 25 Nov 2011

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