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DeWitt County, Texas
Historical Markers in Cuero, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 28 Texas historical markers in Cuero, in DeWitt County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Tales of Tragedy, Texas Revolution, Civil War, and Outlaws & Lawmen. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2023. 6 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Cuero stories
- Leonard Roy Harmonplaced 1977
Born in Cuero, Leonard Roy Harmon enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Houston in June 1939. After training in Norfolk, Virginia, he reported for duty on the…
- Emil Reiffert Houseplaced 1965
Built in 1868 at Indianola by Emil Reiffert (1839-1910), immigrant at age 15; Confederate veteran; merchant, rancher, President H. Runge & Co., known…
- Josiah Taylorplaced 1973
Born in Virginia. First came to Texas in 1812, as captain in the Gutierrez - Magee Expedition, an attempt to free Mexico from Spain; fought at La…
- Taylor Family Cemeteryplaced 2010
THIS BURIAL GROUND, ALSO KNOWN AS TAYLOR-BENNETT CEMETERY, ORIGINALLY SERVED THE TAYLOR FAMILY.
- Thomas M. Stellplaced 1967
Born in Florida; came to Texas in childhood. A cowboy in youth -- drove cattle to Kansas, Wyoming. Attended Covey College, Concrete.
- Concrete Collegeplaced 1971
(1865 - 1881) One of most respected schools in Texas in its day. Founded by the Rev. John Van Epps Covey (1821-1898), noted educator and minister.
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All 28 historical markers in Cuero
- Concrete College1971
- Cuero Land and Immigration Company1973
- De Witt County Monument1936
- Dr. William Watt White1965
- Early Texas Bandstands1967
- Emil Reiffert House1965
- Eugene A. Daule2023
- First Presbyterian Church of Cuero1991
- George Washington Davis1986
- Hillside Cemetery2004
- Honoring Texas Confederate General August C. Buchel1964
- James Norman Smith1971
- Josiah Taylor1973
- Judge Henry Clay Pleasants1968
- Keller-Grunder House1979
- Knights of Pythias Hall, Jewel Lodge No. 1032003
- Leonard Roy Harmon1977
- Lockhart Community Cemetery2016
- Morgan Steamship Line1966
- Old Chisholm Trail1966
- St. Mark's Lutheran Church1972
- St. Michael's Catholic Church1975
- Taylor Family Cemetery2010
- The Bates-Sheppard House1978
- The Edward Mugge House1971
- The Five-Mile (Ratcliffe)- Rabke Community1985
- The William Frobese Home1970
- Thomas M. Stell1967
Historical markers near Cuero
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