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Born in Florida; came to Texas in childhood. A cowboy in youth -- drove cattle to Kansas, Wyoming. Attended Covey College, Concrete. Appointed sheriff of De Witt County, 1892; he served 15 years. Used persuasiveness and tact in handling duties. One of the prisoners he held was notorious gunman John Wesley Hardin. Married twice; father of five children. Member of Old Trail Drivers Association; president, Texas Sheriffs Association. Recorded - 1967
Stell, Thomas M. is a historical marker in Cuero, DeWitt County, dedicated in 1967. 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 29.0961, -97.2782 near Cuero. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pleasants, Henry Clay, Judge (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Breeden, Charles Goodwin, Hillside Cemetery, and Hillside Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5123005471. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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