[Front of Treue der Union Monument]

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Photograph of the front of a monument commemorating the German-Americans who died at the Nueces Massacre. The monument is a square column of white stone with a flat-topped obelisk-like column above, with the text "Treue der Union" on the visible side, with a vase of flowers below. It is surrounded by a multi-chain fence with obelisk-shaped posts and the historic marker is visible at the right side of the enclosure. There are trees in the background, behind and to the right of the monument and buildings are partially visible on the opposite side of High Street.

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1 photograph : positive, col. ; 35 mm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. June 1983.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2021 and was provided by the German-Texan Heritage Society to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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German-Texan Heritage Society

The German-Texan Heritage Society is a nonprofit organization that preserves German culture in Texas through festivals, language classes, genealogical searches, and other services. The German Free School is a City of Austin Landmark and Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.

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Description

Photograph of the front of a monument commemorating the German-Americans who died at the Nueces Massacre. The monument is a square column of white stone with a flat-topped obelisk-like column above, with the text "Treue der Union" on the visible side, with a vase of flowers below. It is surrounded by a multi-chain fence with obelisk-shaped posts and the historic marker is visible at the right side of the enclosure. There are trees in the background, behind and to the right of the monument and buildings are partially visible on the opposite side of High Street.

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1 photograph : positive, col. ; 35 mm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2021

Rescuing Texas History collects photographs, letters, postcards, and other historical materials from across the state and beyond to document and preserve the rich history of the state.

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  • June 1983

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  • July 7, 2023, 12:23 a.m.

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  • 29.969751, -98.91377

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[Front of Treue der Union Monument], photograph, June 1983; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1450756/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting German-Texan Heritage Society.

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