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| Directions: take US 87 N approx. 17 miles; then east on cherry Spring Rd. 1.2 miles | |
| Marker #: 5171010104 | |
| Year Dedicated: 1982 | |
| Size, type: 18" x 28" | |
| Last reported condition: No report | |
| Diedrich Rode Complex - This group of buildings was constructed by german native Diedrich Rode (1828-1905). The three-story limestone residence was completed in 1880 and featured a third floor storage area for wool and cotton produced on the land. A Lutheran, Rode served as an early minister and held services in the Betkapelle, a prayer chapel on the east side of the second floor. In addition to his ranching, he also taught school. A landmark in the Cherry Spring community, the homesite was sold to Willie Kothe in 1929. It has remained in his family for over 50 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989 | |
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Decimal degrees: N 30.491498 W -98.987850
Degrees, minutes: N 30 29.490 W 098 59.271 UTM: Zone 14, Easting 501166, Northing 3373249 |
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