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New Braunfels

New Braunfels is a city in central Texas, between San Antonio and Austin, on the Comal and Guadalupe rivers. It was founded in 1845 by German settlers of the Adelsverein led by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels and named after Braunfels in Hesse. It kept a strong German character and is known for its Wurstfest and river recreation.

New Braunfels
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County of Solms-Braunfels

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). New Braunfels. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/new-braunfels
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“New Braunfels.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/new-braunfels. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “New Braunfels.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/new-braunfels.
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