| Henry Rosenberg | |
| Birth Name: | Henry von Rosenberg |
| Birth Date: | 22 June 1824 |
| Birth Place: | Bilten, Switzerland |
| Death Place: | Galveston, Texas |
| Occupation: | Businessman |
| Signature: | Signature of Henry Rosenberg.png |
Henry Rosenberg (born Henry von Rosenberg; 1824–1893) is the namesake of Rosenberg, Texas. He was born in Bilten, Switzerland, on June 22, 1824 and died in Galveston, Texas on May 12, 1893.[1] [2] As a business leader and philanthropist, he founded or led several important businesses in the Galveston area. He had no children and left more than $600,000 (more than $ in) to create a free public library in Galveston, Texas.[3]
The City of Rosenberg is located at the site of a junction of two rail lines, named Rosenberg Junction (named after Mr. Rosenberg). Rosenberg was involved in the building of one of the major rail lines.[4] in his role as president of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. Rosenberg was the first president of the company.