Town of Weimar

This land once part of first Angelo American colony in Texas grew into a town site in 1873 with coming of the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Rail Line. D. W. Jackson donated half of land for town, which was named for Weimar, Germany.

Post Office was established in 1873. Town incorporated 1875. By 1887 Weimar was enjoying a prosperous cotton economy, had many stores and two newspapers. Local opera house (150 yds. South), built about 1880, was one of the first between Houston and San Antonio. Present economy based on agriculture. Population is 2050.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
In Front of PostOffice, U.S. 90
1970