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Cuero

Cuero, DeWitt County

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Founded 1873 with arrival of Gulf, Western, Texas and Pacific Railroad. County seat moved here from Clinton, 1876. Population grew after coastal storms of 1875 and 1886 destroyed Indianola and refugees from there made a new start here. Home of Turkey Trot, begun in 1912. Farming, ranching, oil and gas center.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description US 87 bus., east side near Limit
Marker # 1125
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code cities and towns
Latitude, Longitude 29.0877, -97.277089

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