1846 – Fredericksburg Founded May 8
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Baron Otfried Hans von Meusebach, (official Founder of Fredericksburg) expecting more German settlers to New Braunfels in the winter of 1845-1846, found a site 80
1847 –Treaty with Comanche
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Meusebach, realizing that friendly relations with the Indians was needed, assembled a team of 40 men and met with the Comanches. On March 1 and
1847 – Zodiac Colony Founded
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About 200 Mormons settled 4 miles southeast of Fredericksburg in 1847. Led by Elder Lyman Wight, who in 1850 became chief justice of Gillespie County,
