Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Josiah Taylor
(1781?-1830)
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. Josiah Taylor Marker
Born in Virginia. First came to Texas in 1812, as captain in the Gutierrez - Magee Expedition, an attempt to free Mexico from Spain; fought at La Bahia, Alazan, Rosales; wounded 7 times in the Battle of Medina. Returned to Texas with family, 1824; listed in Atascosita Census, 1826; settled here in Green De Witt Colony, 1829. Five sons fought in Battle of Salado Creek with Capt. Jack Hays' company of Texas Rangers, during Mexican invasion of 1842.
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2869.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 29° 3.566′ 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 Rd, Cuero TX 77954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hephzibeth Looker 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. Josiah Taylor Marker
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
3. Josiah Taylor Marker
Marker is on left 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 69 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.
