Fredericksburg, TX

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About Fredericksburg, TX

Fredericksburg is the county seat of Gillespie County, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country west of Austin. German immigrants founded it in the nineteenth century under the Adelsverein, also called the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas. John O. Meusebach chose the site and named the town for Prince Frederick of Prussia. Meusebach later negotiated a peace treaty with the Comanche that opened nearby lands to settlement.

The town's German roots show in its architecture. In the early years the Vereins Kirche served as church, school, fortress and meeting hall, and a replica now stands on the Marktplatz as a museum. Farmers who traveled long distances to church built small Sunday houses in town for weekends and religious holidays, and many still stand. The Fredericksburg Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fredericksburg was the hometown of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and his family's former hotel is now part of the National Museum of the Pacific War. Gillespie County peach orchards, wineries along U.S. Highway 290, and annual events such as Oktoberfest bring visitors to town.

Why Live in Fredericksburg, TX?

German heritage you can walk through: the Marktplatz, the Vereins Kirche Museum, the Pioneer Museum and the Sunday houses keep the town's nineteenth-century German settlement visible across the historic district.
Peach country: Gillespie County orchards and roadside stands sell fresh peaches from late spring into late summer, and many stands also make cobblers, pies, jams and ice cream.
Wine Road 290: wineries line U.S. Highway 290 between Fredericksburg and Johnson City.
Outdoor landmarks nearby: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, a pink granite dome with a Fredericksburg address, offers hiking, climbing and camping and is an International Dark Sky Park.
Local market and parks: the Fredericksburg Farmers Market meets Thursday evenings in season on the Marktplatz, and Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park along Live Oak Creek has trails, sports fields, a summer pool and fishing.

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Schools in Fredericksburg, TX

Fredericksburg is served by Fredericksburg Independent School District. Its campuses are Fredericksburg Primary School, Fredericksburg Elementary School, Stonewall Elementary School, Fredericksburg Middle School, Fredericksburg High School and Gillespie County High School.

Local Favorites

National Museum of the Pacific War (Museum): A downtown museum campus covering the Pacific War, including the Admiral Nimitz Gallery about the Fredericksburg-born admiral, the Japanese Garden of Peace and the Pacific Combat Zone.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (State Natural Area): A massive pink granite dome with hiking trails, rock climbing, camping and stargazing. Day passes can be reserved ahead.
Vereins Kirche Museum (Museum): A replica of the town's original community church, school and meeting hall on the Marktplatz, telling the story of the first German settlers.
Pioneer Museum (Museum): A Main Street museum run by the Gillespie County Historical Society that preserves the area's pioneer history.
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park (Park): A city park along Live Oak Creek with picnic pavilions, playgrounds, walking and birding trails, sports fields, a summer swimming pool, creek fishing and RV camping.
Fredericksburg Farmers Market (Market): A seasonal Thursday evening market on the Marktplatz next to City Hall, with local produce, meats, cheeses, prepared foods and live music.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fredericksburg, TX

What county is Fredericksburg, TX in?

Fredericksburg is in Gillespie County and is the county seat.

What ZIP code does Fredericksburg use?

78624 is the ZIP code for Fredericksburg.

What school district serves Fredericksburg?

Fredericksburg Independent School District, which operates primary, elementary, middle and high school campuses.

When is peach season in Fredericksburg?

Peach season generally runs from mid-May through mid-August, when Gillespie County orchards and roadside stands sell fresh peaches.

Who founded Fredericksburg?

German immigrants founded Fredericksburg under the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas, and John O. Meusebach chose the site.