Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Buchel Bank
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
1. Buchel Bank Marker
Otto Buchel (1849-1909) came to Cuero in 1872, the year of city's founding; operated a mercantile business in partnership with George Seeligson. Buchel had the only safe in town, and within a year began keeping citizens' valuables. With addition of other services, he established a private bank on this site in 1873.
Buchel's Bank survived panics, hurricanes, and drouths, giving impetus and stability to early growth of commerce in area.
Bank was incorporated in 1907 as Buchel National Bank and still serves this South Texas region as Buchel Bank and Trust Company.
Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 552.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 29° 5.42′ N, 97° 17.492′ W. Marker is in Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 138 and West Main Street, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 138. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuero TX 77954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brayton Flying Field (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Texas Bandstands (about 700 feet away); Cuero Land and Immigration Company (about 700 feet away); Knights of Pythias Hall, Jewel Lodge No. 103 (about 800 feet away); English-German School (about 800 feet away);
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Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
2. Buchel Bank Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 604 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
