Fredericksburg, County seat in Texas, United States.
Fredericksburg sits at an elevation of 516 meters in Gillespie County, Texas, with streets displaying traditional German architectural elements throughout the central district.
German settlers established this Texas Hill Country settlement in 1846, naming it after Prince Frederick of Prussia and creating a lasting connection to their homeland.
The town maintains German traditions through seasonal festivals, traditional music performances, and local restaurants serving authentic German cuisine throughout the year.
The National Museum of the Pacific War spans six acres in central Fredericksburg, offering exhibits about World War II naval operations.
Local peach orchards produce over five million pounds of peaches annually, making Fredericksburg one of Texas's primary peach-growing regions.
Location: Gillespie County
Inception: 1846
Elevation above the sea: 516 m
Website: http://fbgtx.org
GPS coordinates: 30.27417,-98.87194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:43
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
24.1 km
National Museum of the Pacific War
687 m
HA. 19
409 m
Old Tunnel State Park
20 km
Fort Martin Scott
3.7 km
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
24 km
LBJ Ranch
24.1 km
Fredericksburg Historic District
245 m
Rheingold School
19.4 km
Fredericksburg Memorial Library
182 m
Willow City School
21.7 km
Lower South Grape Creek School
14.9 km
Morris Ranch Schoolhouse
15.1 km
Cherry Spring School
22.4 km
Wrede School
5.9 km
Crabapple School
19 km
Meusebach Creek School
7.7 km
Pacific Combat Zone
907 m
Reconstructed Birthplace
25.4 km
LBJ Ranch House
24.1 km
Grave of Lyndon B. Johnson
25.5 km
Trinity Lutheran Church
25.5 km
Junction School
25.8 km
Arrowhead Creek Vineyard
19.2 km
Frank Van Der Stucken Birthplace
29 m
Hoerster Building
260 m
LBJ Statue
24 km
LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
24 kmReviews
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