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John T. Wofford Home

Cuero, DeWitt County

Marker Text

Built in 1877 near Lindenau by John Tyler Wofford (1844-1910), Confederate veteran, merchant, farmer, rancher, son of first chief justice, DeWitt County. House was dismantled, boards numbered, moved and reassembled here about 1883. Has mansard roof. Hand-carved porch railings feature the lone star of Texas. Six original fireplaces and stair railings are still in use. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address 210 West Reuss Blvd.
Location Description
Marker # 2813
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.001667, -97.274804

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