Waltz Across Texas - Schroeder Traditional Cache
SCHMITZFAM4: Due to the fact the Groundspeak will not play well with others and past transgression of the Texas Geocaching Association, we are saddened that we must archive this cache. We have no plans on replacing. Thanks to all who have found this cache. It gave us enjoyment to see all the happy faces.
Waltz Across Texas - Schroeder
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We discovered this place on one of our drives through the back
roads of South Texas. We learned more about it when we saw it on a
calendar dedicated to Dance Halls of Texas. The area claims to have
the second oldest dance hall of Texas.
Schroeder is at the intersection of Farm roads 622 and 2987,
fifteen miles from Goliad in northeastern Goliad County. German
immigrants began settling the area in the 1840s. Since supplies
were available in nearby towns, the first store was not built until
1887. This store, which became a combination shoe store, grocery,
and saloon by 1892, still supplied groceries, gasoline, and
hardware in 1986. A school was built in 1870, a blacksmith shop in
1889, and a cotton gin and gristmill in 1895. The first dance hall
was constructed and opened for business in 1890. It had a true hard
wood dance floor. Nearby there is another building with a small
stage for acoustic performances, wood burning stove, tables/chairs
for a domino game, an old brick floor that was used by the
neighboring community for family events. Also, located nearby is
clear Coletto Creek
Additional Hints
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