Near Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Clinton
(.6 Miles East)
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, August 11, 2018
1. Clinton Marker
Inscription.
Clinton. (.6 Miles East). Created in 1846, DeWitt County was named for Empresario Green DeWitt. The county seat, originally at Cameron, was moved in 1848 to the pioneer town of Clinton, named for DeWitt's son. County government returned briefly to Cameron, but Clinton again served as the county seat from 1850 until 1876, when Cuero was named the seat of government. Courthouses here included a log cabin and two frame buildings. A cemetery and well remain at the site of Clinton, evidence of the once-thriving community that was the home of many prominent area pioneers.
Created in 1846, DeWitt County was named for Empresario Green DeWitt. The county seat, originally at Cameron, was moved in 1848 to the pioneer town of Clinton, named for DeWitt's son. County government returned briefly to Cameron, but Clinton again served as the county seat from 1850 until 1876, when Cuero was named the seat of government. Courthouses here included a log cabin and two frame buildings. A cemetery and well remain at the site of Clinton, evidence of the once-thriving community that was the home of many prominent area pioneers.
Erected 1967 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 922.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 29° 3.512′ N, 97° 19.705′ W. Marker is near Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 183 and Clinton Road (County Road 410), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 183. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuero TX 77954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
