Historical Markers by Texas Chapters

The first historical marker placed by a Texas DAC chapter was the project of the La Salle Chapter of Houston.  On October 25, 1961, a marker was dedicated at the historic Brune home on Farm Road 109, Frelsburg, Texas, near Columbus.  Built in 1843, the house was originally the home of John Frederick Leyendecker and had been occupied by six later generations of his family.

 

In 1981, just five years after UT historic preservation students worked on the Zimmerscheidt-Leyendecker House in Colorado County, an arsonist destroyed the property.

25 Oct 1961—Zimmersmidt-Leyendecker  Home

FM 109, Frelsburg, Colorado County, Texas

La Salle Chapter

Sketches found of the home design.