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Needville was founded by August Schendel, a German immigrant from Washington County who in 1891 purchased a 160 acres tract of land from H& TC Railroad. In 1892, August Schendel established a general store in the area he named Schendelville.
August Kriedel (1851-1939) came to Coupland City, Texas in 1890 from Fayette County. He became the first bank president and a partner in the purchase of the Coupland City Land Company. Coupland City, Texas was platted March 24, 1887 and filed March 28, 1887 by C. H. Welch, President of Coupland City Company. It showed to contain 48 blocks. The Coupland City Company also donated the streets and a public square which was never developed.