Marker Inscription
Typical of prospering 19th century city, this late Victorian house has fine details: imported leaded glass windows, metal "lace" trim, turned columns, Italian tile. Architect was A. O. Watson, Austin; Contractor, C. A. Fuess of Cuero. Built 1895 for Louis Gohmert (1859-1931) and wife Martha (Binder). Gohmert, who came as a boy from Germany, was secretary-treasurer of Breeden-Runge Wholesale Firm. House has been preserved since 1952 by Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Summers, Jr. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
About this site
Gohmert-Summers House is a historical marker in Cuero, DeWitt County, dedicated in 1972. 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 29.1040, -97.2943 near Cuero. The nearest cataloged historic site is Reiffert, Emil House (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Allert, Robert, John T. Wofford Home, and Buchel Bank.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5123002197. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
