Lindenau, Texas

Lindenau is an unincorporated community in DeWitt County, in the US state of Texas.[1]

History

Lindenau was founded in 1891[2] The community was originally built up chiefly by Germans.[3] A post office was established at Lindenau in 1895, and remained in operation until 1947.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lindenau, Texas
  2. Lindenau, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. "Communities of DeWitt County play vital role in county's heritage". The Victoria Advocate. Apr 5, 2003. pp. 2E. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  4. "DeWitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 August 2015.

Coordinates: 29°07′04″N 97°22′15″W / 29.11778°N 97.37083°W / 29.11778; -97.37083

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