Shinerbr/Lavaca County, Texasbr/29 25.866' N 97 10.402' Wbr/Directions: Start at the intersection of Avenue E and 8th Street. Go 1/2 block north on Avenue E. The marker is on the left (east) side of the street.br/ br/Text: Originated as German-Czech community of Half Moon, located west of present town. When the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad came through in 1887, citizens moved to rail line, where H. B. Shiner, Victoria landowner, had given a townsite. Shiner was developed by cattlemen. Industries include brewery, wire works. City has museum.br/ br/Date Photographed: 20-04-27