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SISTERDALE, Texas

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Population (2000): 63Elevation: 1,280 ftArea: undefinedCounty: Kendall
Zip Code: 78006Area Code: 830-324Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 29.8° N, 98.8° W
Location: North-central part of county; 21 mi S of US Hwy 290;
12 mi N of Boerne; 13 mi E of Comfort; 13 mi W of Kendalia, 18 mi S of Luckenbach
Highways: 1376 (Sisterdale Rd), RR 473Rivers: Guadalupe is just S of town

REFERENCES

CITY: Not incorporated

CHAMBER AND TOURISM: None

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal

SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS:

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS:

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:

SISTER CREEK VINEYARDS & WINERY: Award winning, barrel-aged, European-style wines made in an 1885 cotton gin. Wines include Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Muscat Canelli. Directions: 12 mi north of Boerne on scenic FM 1376. See full details in Directory below.

The winery has been the main attraction in Sisterdale, but the other quaint places detailed below make it a very worthy stop. When moisture is prevalent, the magnificently emerald green pasture to the East of town, visible from several of the businesses, is absolutely gorgeous.

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.

Some of the very nearby attractions include:

BERGHEIM: SERENGETI RESORT; BERGHEIM GENERAL STORE AND POST OFFICE

BOERNE: AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER; CASCADE CAVERNS; CAVE WITHOUT A NAME; CIBOLO NATURE CENTER; ENCHANTED SPRINGS RANCH; HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BOERNE; GOLF

COMFORT: COMFORT HISTORIC DISTRICT; SHOPPING; VINEYARDS; GOLF; MONUMENT; BAT ROOST; COMFORT MUSEUM

KENDALIA: HISTORIC KENDALIA HALLE DANCE HALL

LUCKENBACH: LUCKENBACH

PARKS: There are state, county parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:

Local city parks include: None

EVENT CALENDAR: No published calendar, but the Ice House referenced below has regular entertainment and occasional events. For full details on each event see Festivals & Events

VFW ANNUAL BBQ FUNDRAISER:

CHILI COOK-OFF: Sat, June 6, 2010. Sisterdale, at Sisterdale Saloon, 1211 Sisterdale Hwy. 2p to mid-night. 830-431-0050. Live music. Fee $20 to enter chili contest. Admission: $5. Benefits Sisterdale VFD.

WEATHER: Weather Underground

MEDIA COVERAGE: Not available

MAPS: Google

HISTORY & profiles: Handbook of Texas Online: " founded in 1847 by Nicolaus Zink, a German freethinker who surveyed New Braunfels for Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels. This community in the idyllic valley of Sister Creek became one of the famous "Latin Settlements" as Zink was joined over the next two years by Forty-Eighters fleeing after the aborted 1848 revolution in Europe. The leader of these farmers was Ernst Kapp, and the circle included Ottomar von Behr, C. D. Adolph Douai, August Siemering, Julius Dresel, Dr. Julius Froebel, Gustav Theissen, and the Baron von Westphal (a brother-in-law of Karl Marx). John R. Bartlett, Frederick Law Olmsted, and Duke Paul of Wurttemberg visited Sisterdale and recorded their observations. Sisterdale opened a post office in 1851. The community was one of the centers of German abolitionism and Unionism before and during the Civil War. After the conflict it became a quiet Hill Country hamlet of farmers, with a population estimated at 150 in 1884. At that time the town had a shingle mill, a cotton gin, and a grocery store. Its population fell to twenty-five in 1914 but rose to fifty around 1925. In 1968 the estimate was sixty-three. The community supported two businesses between 1931 and 1980, when the number rose to four. In the mid-1980s local sources estimated the population at just under 100. In 1990 it was reported as sixty. The population was sixty-three in 2000."

PRIOR NAMES:

NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES:

CEMETERIES:

AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: no; Convenience Stores: no; Restaurants: trolly cafe; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: no; Public Schools: no; Cemetery:

OTHER PROFILES: Texas Escapes;

Wikipedia (not available); ePodunk Profile (not available); City Data (not available); Travel Texas (not available)

NOTES:

We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.

BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY


Historic Sisterdale Dance Hall

SISTERDALE DANCEHALL & EVENT CENTER: 210-508-0344; 1210 Sisterdale Rd, Sisterdale (Kendall County), TX 78006.

www.sisterdaledancehall.net.

"The Dancehall was built between 1884 and 1890.


The bands starts at Sisterdale Dance HallFamous artists performed at the Sisterdale Dancehall over the years.

Our Dancehall has been a movie location, and it hosted George Strait in a Bud Light commercial.

Brooks and Dunn used our Dancehall while filming their classic hit song, Red Dirt Road."
Wedding and special event facility.

Live dance bands many Sat nights and some Fri nights.




PANIOLO RANCH B&B SPA: 866-726-4656; 1510 FM 473, Boerne, TX 78006. www.panioloranch.com. 100-acre resort retreat. Pool, spa services. Full breakfast. Accommodates 4 guests.


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GOVERNMENT SERVICES


LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Kendall County Government Offices

STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices


CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies





DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:

See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.




PANIOLO RANCH B&B SPA: 866-726-4656; 1510 FM 473, Boerne, TX 78006. www.panioloranch.com. 100-acre resort retreat. Pool, spa services. Full breakfast. Accommodates 4 guests.

SISTERDALE GUESTHOUSE: 830-431-0050; 1209 Hwy 1376, Sisterdale, TX 78006. Same owners at boutique, located at back of the boutique store. 2/1 house nestled in the privacy of downtown Sisterdale, overlooking a working cattle ranch. walking distance to dance hall and saloon.


MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES


MARLOWE CANDLE COMPANY: 830-324-6895; 1203 Hwy 1376, Sisterdale, TX 78006. Hand poured, highly scented candles. www.marlowecandlecompany.com

SISTERCREEK RANCH: 830-324-6525; 1818 FM 1376, Boerne TX 78006 (but located 6 mi N of Sisterdale). http://sistercreekranch.com. Owners of this 700-acre working ranch have tailored it to be a perfect spot for horse owners to enjoy themselves to the fullest. No horse rentals, you must bring your own horses. Full and pasture boarding. Upscale guest houses, saloon, barn, arena, round pen, and lots of horse riding trails, hiking, catch and release fishing, and great spots for cooling off in the creeks. Available for corporate retreats, meetings, weddings and private parties. Spa services. Tennessee Walker trail horses for sale. All trailers and rv's must be gray and black water self-contained. No drop-ins, ranch is gated and requires security code.

SISTERDALE TRADING COMPANY & BOUTIQUE: 830-324-6774; 1209 Hwy 1376, Sisterdale, TX 78006. Owned and operated by Margaret & Spencer Thompson. An interesting shop for Hill Country books, shirts, art, jewelry, furniture and neat Texana gifts made by Hill Country artisans. A must see in Sisterdale. Wed-Sun 10-5.

SISTERDALE VFD: Hwy 1376, Sisterdale, TX 78006


RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT


SISTER CREEK CAFE: 830-481-7024; 1209 Hwy 1376, Sisterdale, TX 78006. The trolley car cafe, open Wed-Sun, owned and operated by Big Bo Kern (one of the past chefs at Alamo Springs Cafe where they make the famous hamburgers) and Donna Brown. [Editor's food review: Without question, this is some excellent food from a tiny, unpretentious place. BBQ beef and chicken, green chili rice with chicken or BBQ bits (to die for), an excellent and unusual potato salad, cold drinks, a super friendly chef, and one of the best kept secrets in the entire region. Don't miss this one!]

SISTERDALE ROAD HOUSE: 830-324-6767; 1211 Sisterdale Road, Sisterdale, TX 78006. Popular motorcycling stop. Live entertainment with outdoor venue and fire pit. Saloon open 7 days/wk. www.sisterdaleroadhouse.com






HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:

For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom




SISTER CREEK VINEYARDS: 830-324-6704;1142 Sisterdale Road, Sisterdale, TX 78006. www.sistercreekvineyards.com; Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5:30, and Sun Noon-5:30. Award winning, barrel-aged, European-style wines made in an 1885 cotton gin. Wines include Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Muscat Canelli. Directions: 12 mi N of Boerne on scenic FM 1376.


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