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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.
New Braunfels Militia. Prince Carl’s militia was described by four contemporaries: his successor to leadership of the Adelsverein, Baron John Meusebach, Herman Selle, M. Maris, a Frenchman who wrote Souvenier d’Amerique, and Fritz Goldbeck, one of the early settlers. The Baron said they wore "hats bedecked with a cockade of rooster feathers ...
Carl, Prince of Solms-Braunfel, was the key figure in the largest and most unusual single immigration of Germans to the United States. In his personal diary he wrote daily records of personal contacts with Texas officials and important citizens, numerous Germans of all stations already in Texas, and occasional Indian bands.
Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, nicknamed "Texas-Carl" (born July 27, 1812 in Neustrelitz, en:Mecklenburg-Strelitz; died November 13, 1875 near Bad Kreuznach) was an Austro-Hungarian en:Lieutenant General and founder of the town en:New Braunfels, en:Comal County in Texas.
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.
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. Seven days later, on Good Friday, Prince Carl led the first settlers into New Braunfels, named after his ancestral German home. This city’s story takes flight on the dreams of German emigrants.
8 de dic. de 2020 · Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, the first commissioner of the society, had pledged from the beginning that he would do his utmost to get on good terms with the Indians. It was, however, not until John O. Meusebach had taken charge of the affairs of the German immigrants that regular expeditions into Indian-controlled lands took place.
