Keywords:DeWitt County Historical Markers, H%dW%d Laging
Photo Info
Dimensions4288 x 2848
Original file size6.12 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken4-Nov-17 11:42
Shooting Conditions
Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION
Camera modelNIKON D90
FlashNot fired, auto mode
Exposure modeAuto
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ISO speedISO 200
Metering modePattern
Digital zoom1x
H.W. Laging
Nordheim DeWitt County, Texas 28 54.943' N 97 36.512' W Directions: Start at the intersection of Nordheim Cemetery Road and CR-229. The marker is on the southwest corner of the intersection.
Text: 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 quot;Papa Laging,quot; he was last surviving Confederate veteran of this community.
