The monument, near the high school campus, recalls Civil War hostilities that wracked the nation. The predominantly German settlers of Comfort were openly sympathetic to the Union cause. Friction developed with Confederate troops. A battle took place in which 19 settlers were killed and nine wounded. The nine wounded were executed a few hours later as traitors. The monument commemorates the Unionists killed in this tragic episode.
Location:
Comfort Texas
Other History nearby:
(Virginia Beach) Adam Thoroughgood House
(Fredericksburg) Admiral Nimitz Museum State Historical
(New Braunfels) Alamo Classic Car Museum
(San Marcos) Aquarena Springs
(San Marcos) Belvin Street Historic District
(Lamar) Big Timbers Museum
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06/08 Coming to The Comfort area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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