Lasting Friendship
by J. Hester
John O. Meusebach, German settler and founder of Fredericksburg, and Penatuka Comanche chief, Santanna share a peace pipe on May 7, 1847, at the signing of the treaty between the People of Fredericksburg and the Comanche Nation. The standing Comanche represents more than twenty other chiefs also participating in the treaty. This treaty is the only known peace treaty with Native Americans in United States history thought never to be broken. The spirit of this treaty continues in Fredericksburg today.
This bronze was presented to the City of Fredericksburg by the Fredericksburg 150th Anniversary Committee, dedicated May 24, 1997.
150th Anniversary Committee
May 3-12, 1996
Steering Committee:
Sherman D. Durst, Chairperson • Loretta Schmidt, Co-chairperson • Karen Oestreich, Secretary • Joe Kammlah • Lester Frantzen, Finance Co-chair • Fritz Metzger, Finance Co-chair • Debbie Farquhar-Garner • Peggt Dodds
Committee Members:
Jimmy Alexander • Cathy Collier • Connie Crenweige • Rev. Robert Deming • Tim Dooley • Jan Fritz • Laurie Jenschke • Marty Kaderli • Kenn Knopp • Timothy Koock • Tryo Ottmers • Hector Pedregon • Penny C. Reeh • W.A. (Billy) Roeder
Marker can be reached from West Austin Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
