Yorktown To Host Schroeder Reunion

Nowadays around here, Schroeder is most known for the storied 'Schroeder Dance Hall'. But there's a lot more to it than that. You can learn more about Schroeder by attending the Schroeder reunion this Sunday in Yorktown.

Schroeder is at the intersection of Farm roads 622 and 2987, fifteen miles from Goliad in northeastern Goliad County. German immigrants began settling the area in the 1840s. Since supplies were available in nearby towns, the first store was not built until 1887. This establishment-which became a combination shoe store, grocery, and saloon by 1892-still supplied groceries, gasoline, and hardware in 1986. A school was built in 1870, a blacksmith shop in 1889, and a cotton gin and gristmill in 1895. The first dance hall was constructed and opened for business in 1890. When a new school was established in 1882 residents named it Germantown School to denote their heritage. Thereafter, the community, which received a post office in 1890, was also called Germantown.

The annual Schroeder Reunion of the descendants of Adolph and Emma (Wunderlich) Schroeder will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Yorktown Fire Station Auditorium in Yorktown, says the Victoria Advocate. The reunion will be hosted by descendants of Otto Schroeder. A potluck meal will be served, as is customary.

For more information about the reunion, contact Arlene at 361-564-4107