Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John T. Wofford Home
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
1. John T. Wofford Home Marker
Built in 1877 near Lindenau by John Tyler Wofford (1844-1910), Confederate veteran, merchant, farmer, rancher, son of First Chief Justice, DeWitt County.
House was dismantled, boards numbered, moved and reassembled here about 1883. Has mansard roof. Hand-carved porch railings feature the Lone Star of Texas. Six original fireplaces and stair railings are still in use.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2813.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 29° 5.971′ N, 97° 17.405′ W. Marker is in Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. It is at the intersection of West Reuss Boulevard and Shannon Ct Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Reuss Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 W Reuss Blvd, 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: Alex and Clare Wofford Hamilton House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander and Annie Hamilton House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Robert Allert House (approx. Ό mile away); Gohmert-Summers House (approx. Ό mile away); The Breeden House (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Mark's Lutheran Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Heaton-Breeden House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map
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Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
2. John T. Wofford Home Marker
Look toward house from marker at street.
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
3. John T. Wofford Home 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 63 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.
