Although the settlement was on Comanche frontier, Meusebach-Comanche Treaty of the following year established lasting peace. Visitors attracted by scenic beauty, European atmosphere, historic landmarks, excellent fall and winter hunting, and famous bread and pastries. Fleet Admiral Nimitz was born in Fredericksburg in 1885. At 304 E. Main Street. 233 East Main Street.
Many local homes offer overnight accommodations.
Chamber of Commerce offers list. Tours and history of the dulcimer conducted by the owner. 155 E. Main Street. In reality the fires were those of Indians awaiting outcome of peace talks with settler's agreement was reached and the two groups lived in peace in the Pedernales Valley. Indians believed ghost fires flickered on crest on moonlit nights.