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New Braunfels
New Braunfels , city (1990 pop. 22,334), seat of Comal co., S central Tex., on the Guadalupe River; inc. 1847. Portland cement, consumer goods, crushed limestone, furniture, and leather goods are produced. Cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and exotic animals are raised; corn, wheat and sorghum are grown; and there are wineries. New Braunfels was founded (1845) by Prince Carl von Solms-Braunfels and settled by thousands of German immigrants, whose heritage continues to flavor the city's culture. Local attractions include historical and children's museums; the Schlitterbahn waterpark; Landa Park, which contains Comal springs, river, and lake; and the nearby natural bridge caverns. |
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"New Braunfels." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "New Braunfels." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-NewBraun.html "New Braunfels." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-NewBraun.html |
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New Braunfels
New Braunfels, Texas/USA Founded in 1845 by a group of German immigrants led by Prince Karl of Solms‐Braunfels and named after Braunfels ‘Brown Rock’, then in Prussia.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "New Braunfels." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "New Braunfels." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-NewBraunfels.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "New Braunfels." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-NewBraunfels.html |
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