Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Breeden House
Photographed By Dave W, March 12, 2022
1. The Breeden House Marker
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.
[Supplemental plate above marker:]
Given in Loving memory of my Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kibbe Breeden, and my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hamilton Breeden, by Bess E. Breeden, 1977.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5294.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 29° 5.666′ N, 97° 17.463′ W. Marker is in Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. Marker is on West Broadway Street east of Terrell Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 W Broadway St, Cuero TX 77954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Dave W, March 12, 2022
2. The Breeden House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
