Hunt - Schumacher Crossing

Christian Schumacher emigrated with his family from Germany to Texas in 1845, the year he was born. He came to Kerr County in 1880, later marrying Sarah Brazeal Sublett and moving to land along the Guadalupe River, near the site of an antebellum sawmill operation built by Gustav and Frederich Tegener. In the 1920s, son John Randolph Schumacher built a series of dams across the river, providing security from raging floodwaters for a stream crossing and new road to Hunt. Today, the dams remain and an improved highway bridge crosses the
stream. Schumacher Crossing is still enjoyed for its scenery and access to the river.

Location: 1 mile east of Hunt on TX 39, east of river bridge.
Driving Directions: West from Kerrville on TX 27 toward Ingram. At Ingram continue west on TX 39 toward Hunt. 4 miles from Ingram the marker is located on the left, east of Schumacher Crossing.