Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg)
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Fredericksburg was founded in 1846 and named after Prince Frederick of Prussia. Old-time German residents often referred to Fredericksburg as Fritztown, a nickname that is still used in some businesses. It is approximately eighty miles west from Greater Austin. This city is also notable as the home of Texas German, a dialect spoken by the first generations of German settlers who initially refused to learn English. Fredericksburg shares many cultural characteristics with New Braunfels, which had been established by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels the previous year. Fredericksburg is the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz. It is the sister city of Montabaur, Germany. On October 14, 1970, the Fredericksburg Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in Texas.
Fredericksburg is located east of the center of Gillespie County at 30.27406°N, -98.87182°W (30.274058, −98.871822). It is 70 mi north of San Antonio and 78 mi west of Austin.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.3 sqkm, of which 22.2 sqkm are land and 0.12 sqkm, or 0.55%, is covered by water.
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