Site of Cameron, First County Seat of DeWitt County
This site was chosen in June 1846 as the first seat of DeWitt County and named for Capt. Ewen Cameron (1811-43), slain prisoner of the Mier Expedition. Although a town was platted on the 100-acre tract donated by Joseph Tumlinson, a log courthouse and a county clerk's office were the only buildings erected. In 1850, after four elections and four court decisions, Cameron lost the title of county seat to the nearby town of Clinton. County offices moved to Cuero in 1876.
29.1367° N, 97.3060° W
Where to Find It
from Cuero, take FM 766 northeast about 2.4 miles
Nearby Markers
- 1.8 mi NE Buchel Community and School Cuero
- 1.9 mi E Site of Friar-Cardwell Stage Stand Cuero
- 1.9 mi E Old Chisholm Trail Cuero
- 2.4 mi NE Lockhart Community Cemetery Cuero
- 2.7 mi S John T. Wofford Home Cuero
- 2.8 mi S Emil Reiffert House Cuero