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)
32.4824° N, 101.0338° W
Where to Find It
Cuthbert community, CR 226, NW side of the road E of Cuthbert Cemetery, about 12 miles N of Westbrook
Nearby Markers
- 1.6 mi NW Coleman Ranch Field Discovery Well Westbrook
- 3.8 mi SE Handley Cemetery Teville
- 4.1 mi N Campsite of the Marcy Expedition Ira
- 7.1 mi N Ira Ira
- 7.1 mi N J. J. Moore No. 1 Oil Well Snyder
- 9.5 mi S Site of Westbrook School and Church Westbrook