Near Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James F. Blair
Nov. 1, 1826 - Dec. 17, 1909
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
1. James F. Blair Marker
Born in Tennessee. Parents were James and Catherine Jordan Blair.
Served in Mexican and Civil Wars. Rose from Confederate ranks to captain of Company G, 36th Texas Cavalry. Later served as Texas Ranger and was appointed Sheriff of De Witt County by Governor Throckmorton in 1866.
Married Lucy Elizabeth Ainsworth in 1851. They had 8 children.
Was a member of Texas Veterans' Association and Coletto Masonic Lodge.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2721.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 1826.
Location. 29° 3.227′ N, 97° 19.585′ W. Marker is near Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. It can be reached from Clinton Cemetery Road 0.1 miles east of U.S. 183. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Clinton Cemetery Rd, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Elizabeth Wilson Rice (a few steps from this marker); Clinton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hopkinsville Community (approx. 1.7 miles away); Daule School (approx. 2.8 miles away); Eugene A. Daule (approx. 2.9 miles away); The William Frobese Home (approx. 3.1 miles away); Keller-Grunder House (approx. 3.2 miles away); Morgan Steamship Line (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuero.
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
2. James F. Blair Marker
At the entrance to the old section of Clinton Cemetery with the marker visible outside the fence to the left of the tree.
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
3. James F. Blair Marker
Looking down entrance road to the Clinton Cemetery with the entrance to the old section near center of frame and the marker just to the right behind the nearest tree.
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
4. James F. Blair Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
