Barbarosa, Texas Explained

Barbarosa is an unincorporated community in Guadalupe County, in the U.S. state of Texas.

History

A post office was established at Barbarosa in 1900, and only remained open a few months until it was discontinued.[1] The community was probably named after Frederick Barbarossa, formally Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, having been originally settled chiefly by Germans.

References

29.7014°N -98.0031°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tarpley, Fred. 1001 Texas Place Names. 5 July 2010. University of Texas Press. 978-0-292-78693-6. 18.