Gruene
Texas's Oldest Dance Hall
State: Texas
County: Comal County
Founded: 1872
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Cotton town
Gruene (pronounced 'green') was a prosperous cotton town founded by German immigrants. The Great Depression and boll weevil infestation nearly killed it. The town was revived as a tourist destination. Gruene Hall (1878) is Texas's oldest continuously operating dance hall.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2-3 hours
Quick Facts
- Gruene Hall built 1878
- Texas's oldest dance hall
- German heritage
Location
Address: Gruene, TX
Coordinates: 29.7333, -98.1