The William Frobese Home
One of oldest homes in Cuero built in port city of Indianola (70 miles southeast) by William Frobese (1838-1911), who came from Germany to Texas in 1859 and rose to place of leadership as a partner in foremost banking-mercantile firm, H. Runge and Company. After Indianola's ruin in 1875 storm, house was dismantled and moved here by oxcart, with the parts numbered for reassembly. Frobese had 10 children. House is still owned by descendants. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
29.0856° N, 97.2903° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
SE corner E. Newman Street and Stockdale Avenue. Marker reported missing Jun. 2023.
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