Sophia's Fort
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 Site Marker -
Sophia's Fort Site -
Sophienburg Museum Site of 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
Context
Location:
Sophienburg Museum, New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas.
Lat: 29.699° Long: -98.124°
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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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Related:
Sophienburg, Zink's Fort,