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Born in Germany. Came to U.S. in 1860; settled near Brenham. Married Marie Dahse in 1867; they had 6 children. Moved to Weimar 1875, to Nordheim 1913. He served the Confederacy in the Texas Volunteer Infantry, 23rd Brigade. After Civil war, he became a successful farmer and businessman. Esteemed by his neighbors and known as "Papa Laging," he was last surviving Confederate veteran of this community. Recorded, 1968
Laging, H. W. is a historical marker in Nordheim, DeWitt County, dedicated in 1968. 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 28.9170, -97.6071 near Nordheim. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pilot Knob (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Jubilee Park Pavilion, Nordheim Shooting Club, and Sociedad De Cementerio Union Mexicana.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5123002315. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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