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08 Jun 2005 field trip to the Walzem Chapel, the Knibbe Ranch, and the Schaefer Ranch in Comal County.
The Knibbe Ranch is owned by Chuck Knibbe and the Schaefer Ranch is owned by Mrs. Harvey Schaefer. Everyone brought a sack lunch since there were no restaurants in the area.
This historic site was on the itinerary for the June 2005 CCGS Field Trip. Individuals in the picture are CCGS members (from left to right) Mary Ann Lehmann, Marlena Schlather, Wilbur Friesenhahn, Alton Rahe, and Everett Fey.
The Walzem Chapel is located a few miles west of New Braunfels. From New Braunfels, go out TX46 West to Bear Creek Road (FM 2722). Stay on TX46 and continue PAST Bear Creek Road and turn into the first subdivision to the left. Follow the main street into the subdivision as far as it will go. The Walzem Chapel is about 100 yards from the street inside an iron fence.
The Walzem Chapel is located a few miles west of New Braunfels. From New Braunfels, go out TX46 West to Bear Creek Road (FM 2722). Stay on TX46 and continue PAST Bear Creek Road and turn into the first subdivision to the left. Follow the main street into the subdivision as far as it will go. The Walzem Chapel is about 100 yards from the street inside an iron fence.