New Baden, Texas. (original) (raw)

History in a Pecan Shell

New Baden is part of the fraternity of Texas towns named after former cities in Germany. In this case it was Baden-Baden.

The town was founded by three German trustees of an �Immigration� company. They set up a two story building for recent arrivals. As soon as they were able � the new immigrants found their own quarters.

Historical Marker: at New Baden Post Office, FM 1940 at US 79

New Baden

Founded by German, Prussian, and Swiss immigrants in 1881, New Baden was named for the German town of Baden-Baden. The immigrants built a central building known as the Colony House to provide lodging for families while homes were under construction. Located on the route of the International & Great Northern Railroad, the town soon boasted stores, churches, a school, and a railroad station. Most of the residents were farmers, and the economy was based on agriculture. Population declined in the 1940s, but New Baden remains a viable rural community.
(1997)

New Baden, Texas Landmarks

Lone Star Feed-Fertilizer
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2008

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