Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Cameron First County Seat of DeWitt County
(1 Mile West)
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
1. Site of
Cameron First County Seat of DeWitt County Marker
Cameron First County Seat of DeWitt County Marker
This site was chosen in June 1846 as the first seat of DeWitt County and named for Capt. Ewen Cameron (1811-43), slain prisoner of the Mier Expedition. Although a town was platted on the 100-acre tract donated by Joseph Tumlinson, a log courthouse and a county clerk's office were the only buildings erected. In 1850, after four elections and four court decisions, Cameron lost the title of county seat to the nearby town of Clinton. County offices moved to Cuero in 1876.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4738.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1846.
Location. 29° 8.202′ N, 97° 18.362′ W. Marker is in Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. It is on Farm to Market Road 766 south of Ed Blackwell Road (County Road 124), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1733 F-M 766, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Buchel Community and School (approx. 1.8 miles away); Friar-Cardwell Stage Stand (approx. 1.9 miles away); Lockhart Community Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); John T. Wofford Home (approx. 2.7 miles away); Alex and Clare Wofford Hamilton House (approx. 2.9 miles away); Alexander and Annie Hamilton House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Chisholm Trail (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
2. Site of Cameron First County Seat of DeWitt County Marker
Looking south along F-M 766
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
3. Site of Cameron First County Seat of DeWitt County Marker
Directional historical marker guide sign at 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 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
