The City of New Braunfels, in coordination with volunteers and the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC), is launching a citywide survey to identify and document historic resources within city limits.

What’s Happening?

Over the coming months, city staff and trained volunteers will be visiting neighborhoods throughout New Braunfels — starting with existing historic districts and possibly the area above Panther Canyon — to take photographs and gather information about structures and sites of potential historic interest.

What Is a Historic Resources Survey?

A Historic Resources Survey is a tool used to identify and document buildings, sites, and places that have historical, architectural, or cultural significance in a community. Through photographs, maps, and research, the survey helps communities understand what historic resources exist, why they matter, and how they can be preserved.

This process does not place restrictions on private property, but it does support informed planning, promote awareness of local history, and guide decisions about preservation, redevelopment, and growth. Surveys are especially useful for shaping local policies, supporting historic designations, and identifying areas with or without preservation value.

Why Are We Doing This?

This survey is part of a long-term effort to:

• Document New Braunfels’ historic resources
• Identify areas or properties that could be eligible for historic designation in the future

The City of New Braunfels is a Certified Local Government (CLG), and a requirement of that program is to maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties that is coordinated with the statewide process for cultural resource surveys. Visit the Texas Historical Commission website for more information about the Certified Local Government program.

Important Note:

This survey does not mean your property or neighborhood is being designated as historic. The goal is to gather information, not to make decisions about designation.