Treue Der Union Monument

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706 High St
Comfort, TX 78013

The Treue Der Union Monument in Comfort, TX, stands as a tribute to the German settlers who remained loyal to the Union during the Civil War. Erected in 1866, the monument commemorates the lives lost in the Battle of the Nueces, where a group of German Texans were killed by Confederate forces.

The monument consists of a simple stone obelisk surrounded by a wrought iron fence, serving as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by those who stood firm in their beliefs during a tumultuous time in American history.

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Serene Visit
5/9/2021

While visiting Comfort for the afternoon, we stopped by to visit this memorial.It is well kept and...

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The Freethinkers of Comfort
11/24/2020

A Unique and Moving Historical Monument,Integral to understanding the German Struggle in Texas.Hig...

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Interesting Marker
10/29/2019

Apparently during the civil war there was a large German population that supported the North. A bat...

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