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August Hoffmann: A German-Texan Survivor of War, Principle, and the Hill Country Frontier

July 18, 2026 by Tom Allred

German immigrants traveling to New Braunfels, Texas, in the 1840s

Correction and Retraction: In a previously published article concerning August Hoffmann, information was included indicating that he died in the 1862 Nueces Massacre (also known as the Battle of the Nueces). Subsequent research has confirmed that August Hoffmann survived that tragic event and went on to live a long and productive life, contributing significantly to … Read more

Treue der Union Monument: Hill Country Loyalty to the Union

May 20, 2026March 13, 2026 by Tom Allred

Treue der Union Monument in Comfort, Texas honoring German-Texan Unionists of the Civil War.

Comfort’s Enduring Tribute to the German-Texan Unionists of 1862 In the heart of Comfort, Texas, shaded by ancient live oaks and surrounded by the quiet hum of Hill Country life, stands a monument unlike any other in the American South. Modest in size but immense in meaning, the Treue der Union Monument has watched over … Read more

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