Site of Town of Cuthbert

Founded in 1890 by D.T. Bozeman, teacher and merchant, on a main wagon road, 16 miles northwest of Colorado (City). Town was named for Bozeman's neighbor, T.T. Cuthbertson, first postmaster was Mrs. Bozeman. A good well by Bozeman's general store attracted freighters. First Cuthbert school opened in 1893. First rural telephone line in county was built in 1898 from Bozeman's home to Colorado (City). In 1907, Cuthbert boasted Bozeman's store, G.W. Womack's general store, a gin, blacksmith shop, barber shop, church, and school. Post office closed, 1959. (1969)

Site of Town of Cuthbert is a historical marker in Westbrook, Mitchell County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 38 historical markers documented in Mitchell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 55 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.4846, -101.0322 near Westbrook. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cuthbert Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Coleman Ranch Field Discovery Well, Handley Cemetery, and Handley Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5335004906. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.