Originally built before 1900, this structure was rebuilt in 1924 by the Civic League, "Rungetex" Brass Band, and others. Many stories have been told by older citizens of the good times spent here at band concerts, ice cream socials, and Easter egg hunts. INCISE ON BACK: Rededicated in 1970 by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9189, of Runge, Texas.
Runge Bandstand
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Runge Bandstand is a historical marker in Runge, Karnes County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Karnes County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 45 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.8952, -97.7038 near Runge. The nearest cataloged historic site is Runge, Texas (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Flaccus Black, Ruckman, John, House, and Ruckman, John, Home of.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5255004388. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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