“The Little Alsace of Texas,” rich in European appearance and traditions, was founded in 1844 by Henri Castro, an impresario of the Texas Republic who brought a group of...

“The Little Alsace of Texas,” rich in European appearance and traditions, was founded in 1844 by Henri Castro, an impresario of the Texas Republic who brought a group of Alsatian settlers. Today, in this quaint Texas village, past and present intermingle within a curve of the Medina River. Take a walking tour to view commercial and residential buildings, many that are examples of German-style country cottages, whose roofs are unequally pitched (usually on the back side) in a manner similar to lean-to design. More than 50 buildings and houses are registered as historic.

Castroville Chamber of Commerce: 830/538-3142, 800/778-6775. E-mail chamber@castroville.com.