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Co. G, 16th Illinois Cavalry from Apr. 1, 1863 to Aug. 15, 1865. Enlisted as private in Springfield, Ill., after crossing Confederate lines by walking, stagecoach and steamboat. Like many Texas Germans, he felt U.S. should be kept together. Born in Zellerfield, Germany. Came to Texas via Old Indianola with parents in 1846. Married Marie Wagenschien 1866. Pioneer merchant. Prominent citizen. Recorded - 1964
Union Veteran 2nd. Lt. Adolph Strieber is a historical marker in Yorktown, DeWitt County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in DeWitt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 166 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.9918, -97.5205 near Yorktown. The nearest cataloged historic site is Upper Yorktown Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Upper Yorktown Cemetery, C. Eckhardt & Sons Building, and De Witt County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5123000089. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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