Marker Inscription
(1877-1894). Built by corporation issuing stock. Taught both languages. First school in Cuero. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965
Historical Marker
English-German School (1965)
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About this site
English-German School is a historical marker in Cuero, DeWitt County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in DeWitt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 166 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.0880, -97.2914 near Cuero. The nearest cataloged historic site is Frobese, William (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Wittmer, Charles, House, Ley, Valentine, House, and English-German School.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5123001484. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
The English-German School in Cuero grew from a lot the school association purchased at 201 East Newman Street in 1877, reflecting the bilingual community of German and Anglo settlers in DeWitt County. Facing demolition after the building was condemned in 2014, the historic schoolhouse was donated to the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum and relocated behind the museum for preservation.
Sources: preservationtexas.orgcuero.org
Also at or near Cuero, DeWitt County
“English-German School” names 2 distinct records in DeWitt County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1965 in Cuero. The others:
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