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History is alive in modern-day New Braunfels. Founded in 1845 by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, New Braunfels takes great pride in its rich, fascinating history. German and Hispanic names can be found on nearly every street sign, building, and plaque.
Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels. Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, nicknamed "Texas-Carl" (born July 27 1812 in Neustrelitz, Mecklenburg-Strelitz; died November 13 1875 near Bad Kreuznach) was an Austro-Hungarian Lieutenant General and founder of the town New Braunfels, Comal County in Texas.
Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, Commissioner General of “The Society for the Protection of German Immigrants of Texas”, came to the area in March 1845 and signed a deed for two leagues of land which included Comal Springs and Founders' Oak. Thus was born New Braunfels.
Carl, Prince of Solms-Braunfels, First Commissioner-General of the Adelsverein in Texas: Myth, History and Fiction The immigration of many thousands of Germans to Texas during the 1840s under the direction of the Mainzer Adelsverein is a culturally unique and highly dramatic chapter of German-American and Texas history. In the
8 de nov. de 2015 · Prince Carl (Karl) of Solms-Braunfels (27 July 1812 – 13 November 1875), was a German prince and military officer in both the Austrian army and in the cavalry of the Grand Duchy of Hesse. As Commissioner General of the Adelsverein, he spearheaded the establishment of colonies of German immigrants in Texas.
The characteristics of “work hard and make good progress” defined New Braunfels at its founding almost 175 years ago. These principles were augmented by a devotion to civic involvement and family celebration. On March 14, 1845 Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, Germany purchased 1,265 acres for $1,112. Thus, the “City of a Prince” was born.
Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, one of its members, commissioner-general for its colonial establishment in Texas and ordered him and Bourgeois d'Orvanne to Texas to get everything in readiness for the first settlers. Accompanying the formal appointment in writ-ing was a long letter of instructions to Prince Solms concerning
