Upcoming Activities & Interviews
Hear Richard Caldwell's conversation with Herff descendants by following the audio link below. We also extend our gratitude to Boerne's Patrick Heath Public Library for supplying a wealth of our research material and photographs — you can explore their newsletter or visit the library directly.
Listen to the Herff descendants interview Read the library newsletter Visit Patrick Heath Public Library
The Beginnings of Kendall County
Kendall County's story starts in 1847, when Bavarian immigrant Nicolaus Zink claimed land along the Pinta Trail, becoming the area's first settler and the first resident of what would grow into the Latin community of Sisterdale. More settlers arrived, largely German immigrants drawn by the promise of opportunity and the ideals of freedom. Tusculum came before Boerne, which was laid out in 1852. In 1854 — the same year Comfort was established — George Wilkins Kendall, a noted writer, publisher, and founder of the New Orleans Picayune, brought his new venture in sheep ranching to a spread near Boerne.
Read more about Preserve America Learn more about the Kendall County Historical Commission County heritage details Heritage-related non-profits
Boerne Fire Department — A Glimpse of History
An event in or near Boerne brings us this look back at the Boerne Fire Department. In earlier days, firefighters drew water from Cibolo Creek near the park and the Ye Kendall Inn to battle blazes.
Photo credit: Dietert Historical Archives — Patrick Heath Public Library (Boerne).
Click photo to enlarge View the library's Echoes publication Listen to the firemen chat
Chat with Col. Bettie Edmonds — September 2013
Listen to our recorded conversation with Col. Bettie Edmonds from September 2013.
Explore county locations View marker 131 View marker 73 View marker 89 View marker 124 Lindemann Kretzmeier Gerfers Kneupper View marker 70 Insall Sis Haag Krause Location 25 Leis Treueder Location 24 View marker 113 View marker 79 Jones View marker 105 Schmidt View marker 98 Location 27 Search Google Wern View marker 133 Prassel Herbst Stawe Location 28 Lawhon View marker 134 Magers Edge View marker 114 Guadalupe Post Office PDF Short Rich Wasp Smith Dant Location 22 View marker 85 Lenz View marker 76 Cravey Cemetery View marker 112 Kendall DAR
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