Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hephzibeth Looker Taylor
(1790?-1841?)
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. Hephzibeth Looker Taylor Marker
Born in South Carolina; married Josiah Taylor, October 1, 1807; came to Texas in 1824. After his death in 1830, she applied for a 1-league land grant in the Green De Witt Colony, based on Josiah Taylor's colonization certificate from the Empresario. On July 26, 1831, she received the grant.
Her children were: William, Hardina, Johanna, Creed, Josiah, Pitkin, Rufus, James, Mary Jane; and by her second marriage, Joshua, son of Patrick Dowlearn.
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Commission. (Marker Number 2456.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 29° 3.568′ N, 97° 14.936′ W. Marker is in Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. It is on Taylor Road (County Road 115) 1.6 miles south of U.S. 87, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1605 Taylor Road, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Josiah Taylor (here, next to this marker); Taylor Family Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Leonard Roy Harmon (approx. 2.4 miles away); DeWitt County Monument (approx. 2.6 miles away); Cuero (approx. 2.6 miles away); Morgan Steamship Line (approx. 2.9 miles away); Thomas M. Stell (approx. 3 miles away); Judge Henry Clay Pleasants (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuero.
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. Hephzibeth Looker Taylor Marker
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
3. Hephzibeth Looker Taylor Marker
Marker shown here in cemetery looking at Taylor Rd.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
