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The  James L. Trueheart Ranch Complex, also known as the Trueheart-de la Garza Property,  Casa Vieja, the Berry Ranch, or the Goeth Ranch has been recognized on the local, statewide and national levels for its significance as a historic farm and ranch in association with agriculture and conservation, a cultural landscape and as important vernacular architecture in the mid-19^th century.  Just as significant is its association with important historical persons such as James L. Trueheart and his father-in-law, Jose Antonio de la Garza, who were key figures in the history of the property, as well as members of the Goeth family, owners of the property during the early 20^th century.

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The Von Plehwe Compound is comprised of three structures: two diminutive residences and a detatched kitchen building. Built using a mixture of timber and masonry construction techniques, the structures reflect vernacular building traditions of central Texas architecture of the mid-19th century.

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In the spring of 1850 Karl Josef Stapper bought a farm on the Cibolo Creek about twenty miles from New Braunfels.  He bought the farm (1326 acres) from Mr. William Von Marschall.  Wilhelm Puetz (or Putz) bought part (665 acres) of this land, but in 1852 he decided to return to Germany and sold the land to Peter Wallerath.  Puetz had the needed lumber to build the house, but left before the house was finished.  Peter Wallerath completed the house according to the Puetz house plan, and the house still stands today (2017).

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R. L. White Ranch

Most of the ranch property is in its natural state, which is hilly, rolling and very rocky with many Live Oaks and Ashe Juniper.

None of the ranch’s man-made lakes, water-retention dams, sites, or structures can be seen from the highway.

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