Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The William Frobese Home
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
1. The William Frobese Home Marker
One of oldest homes in Cuero built in port city of Indianola (70 miles southeast) by William Frobese (1838-1911), who came from Germany to Texas in 1859 and rose to place of leadership as a partner in foremost banking-mercantile firm, H. Runge and Company. After Indianola's ruin in 1875 storm, house was dismantled and moved here by oxcart, with the parts numbered for reassembly.
Frobese had 10 children. House is still owned by descendants.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5452.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 29° 5.133′ N, 97° 17.418′ W. Marker is in Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. It is at the intersection of East Newman Street and Stockdale Ave, on the left when traveling west on East Newman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 E Newman 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: Keller-Grunder House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan Steamship Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cuero Land and Immigration Company (approx. Ό mile away); Early Texas Bandstands (approx. Ό mile away); Brayton Flying Field (approx. Ό mile away); Buchel Bank (approx. 0.3
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Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
2. The William Frobese Home Marker
Home from the street with marker visible to the left of front door.
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
3. The William Frobese Home Marker
From sidewalk in front of home looking northwest along Newman St.
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 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
