Comfort, Texas War Memorials

Treue Der Union Monument in Comfort, Texas

Treue Der Union Monument

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347 High St, Comfort, TX 78013, USA

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  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

About This Memorial

The Treue der Union Monument commemorates German immigrants who remained loyal to the Union during the Civil War. Erected in Texas, it honors those who defended their beliefs against secession. The memorial features an obelisk design with inscriptions in both German and English. It specifically remembers the Nueces Massacre victims where German Unionists were killed in 1862. This monument stands as a testament to immigrant contributions and sacrifices during America's Civil War. The Treue Der Union Monument in Comfort, Texas is the oldest Civil War monument in the state, dedicated on August 10, 1866. It commemorates 36 German immigrant Union sympathizers killed in the 1862 Battle of the Nueces, where Confederate forces attacked them as they attempted to flee to Mexico. The limestone obelisk features inscriptions of the victims' names and stands as a memorial to their loyalty to the Union. This significant site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as both a Texas State Historical Landmark and Archaeological Landmark.

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4/16/2024

"Very nice memorial. Cool, rich history in an unexpected place."