April 19, 2012. Harper, Texas. Fredericksburg.

It is a charming German town.  In the mid 19th Century, Fredericksburg was founded by  folks from Germany, who arrived on a boat in Galveston,  then proceeded to walk to the area that became Fredericksburg.   At the same time, a group from the same boat walked to New Braunfels.   The people were hard workers and the community thrived, until the mid 20th Century when the population decreased and it appeared to everyone that the town was dying.

A meeting was called and the decision was made.  They decided to concentrate on their German background.  The downtown was returned to it's roots and the new store fronts removed.  The old stone work was uncovered.  The old church which had fallen into disrepair was restored and moved to a park, right on the main street.   And the restaurants started to accentuate German food.   Many people were surprised that the whole thing became a success.

We four spent the day there.  The whole place looks German.  People come from far and near to shop or eat  lunch.  Several buses unloaded their people.  Today, this is a busy town, an interesting little town full of unusual stores and excellent restaurants. we four enjoyed our day in Fredericksburg.