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The Breeden House

Cuero, DeWitt County

Marker Text

This structure was begun in 1883 as a one-story dwelling for Walter Kibbe Breeden (1858-1931) and his wife Margaret (Pleasants) (1863-1936). In 1889 Breeden and his brother Charles founded Breeden brothers, well-known mercantile company and cotton factors. In 1907 a second floor was added to this residence. Breeden's only son Paul Hamilton (1886-1967), who was born in this house, was a partner in his father's business, as well as a banker and civic leader. He married Henrietta Bess Philpott (1889-1976). Their family became the third generation to occupy the home.

Marker Details

Address 112 W. Broadway
Location Description 112 West Broadway, Cuero
Marker # 5294
Dedicated 1977
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code houses, residential buildings; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 29.094113, -97.290955

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