Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Thomas M. Stell
(April 21, 1856 - July 3, 1939)
Photographed By Dave W, March 12, 2022
1. Thomas M. Stell Marker
Born in Florida; came to Texas in childhood. A cowboy in youth - drove cattle to Kansas, Wyoming. Attended Covey College, Concrete.
Appointed sheriff of De Witt County, 1892; he served 15 years. Used persuasiveness and tact in handling duties. One of the prisoners he held was notorious gunman John Wesley Hardin.
Married twice; father of five children. Member of Old Trail Drivers Association; president, Texas Sheriffs Association.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5471.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 29° 5.652′ N, 97° 16.672′ W. Marker is in Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. Marker is on Cemetery Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Cemetery Rd, Cuero TX 77954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Judge Henry Clay Pleasants (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Goodwin Breeden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hillside Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cuero (approx. 0.4 miles away); DeWitt County Monument
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Photographed By Dave W, March 12, 2022
2. Thomas M. Stell Marker
Thomas M. Stell Grave Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
