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Pop.
1,460
Alt. 1,437
General-
Established by German settlers 1854. Wearied by their journey
from New Braunfels, small group was so pleased by picturesque
site and pure water that they named it "Camp Comfort."
With its abundance of vintage structures, much of the midtown
area is on the National Register of Historic Places. Today
a popular tourist area with numerous camps along Guadalupe
River operated by various civic organizations. Visitors
enjoy fishing, swimming and camping during summer months,
hunting during fall and winter; interesting shops and art
gallery year round. An historical marker recognizes the
1930 art deco Comfort Theater, scene of live theater and
"Hill Country Opry." Bed and breakfast accommodations
offered in historic buildings.
Historic
Inn: Comfort Common- Restored 1880 two story hotel;
five guest rooms upstairs (share bath) furnished with period
antiques. Air conditioned, TV in sitting rooms. On National
Register of Historic Places. Lower floor and nearby buildings
house antique dealers' co-op. 818 High St. 512/995-3030.
Monument-
Near high school campus, recalls Civil War hostilities that
wracked the nation. Predominately German settlers of Comfort
were openly sympathetic with Union cause. Friction developed
with Confederate forces, and some 65 men led by Fritz Tegener
determined to leave area and go to Mexico. Group was surprised
and attacked by mounted Confederate soldiers on west bank
of Nueces River about 20 miles from Fort Clark. Nineteen
settlers were killed and 9 wounded. Confederate losses were
2 killed and 18 wounded. The 9 wounded settlers were captured
and executed a few hours after battle. Monument commemorates
the Unionists killed in the tragic episode of a violent
era.
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Thorough
effort has been made to provide accurate event information;
however, always confirm dates and times with the Comfort
Chamber of Commerce at 830-995-3131.
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