Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gohmert-Summers House
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
1. Gohmert-Summers House Marker
Typical of prospering 19th century city, this late Victorian house has fine details: imported leaded glass windows, metal "lace" trim, turned columns, Italian tile. Architect was A. O. Watson, Austin; Contractor, C. A. Fuess of Cuero.
Built 1895 for Louis Gohmert (1859-1931) and wife Martha (Binder).
Gohmert, who came as a boy from Germany, was secretary-treasurer of Breeden-Runge Wholesale Firm.
House has been preserved since 1952 by Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Summers, Jr.
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2197.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 29° 5.735′ N, 97° 17.465′ W. Marker is in Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. It is on Terrell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 606 Terrell St, 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: The Breeden House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Robert Allert House (about 400 feet away); Heaton-Breeden House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mark's Lutheran Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Proctor-Green House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knights of Pythias Hall, Jewel Lodge No. 103 (approx. Ό mile away); Alexander and Annie Hamilton House (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuero.
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Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
2. Gohmert-Summers House and Marker
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