DeWitt County

DeWitt County is an administrative division in Southeast Texas spanning roughly 909 square miles across the region. It includes the city of Cuero as its main hub along with several smaller communities scattered throughout its territory.

The county was founded in 1846 and named after Green DeWitt, a settler who received a land grant in 1825 to establish a colony of 400 families. This early settlement effort became a foundation for regional growth during Texas's expansion period.

The Sutton-Taylor feud, which began as a law enforcement dispute, shaped the social dynamics of DeWitt County during the post-Civil War period.

The county government operates from Cuero and organizes services across four commissioner districts for easier access. Roads connecting the various communities are generally passable year-round, making it straightforward to explore different parts of the county at your own pace.

The territory was once home to several Native American groups including the Tonkawa, Aranamas, Tamiques, Karankawa, Tawakoni, and Lipan Apache. Archaeological traces of these different peoples remain scattered across the landscape today.

GPS coordinates: 29.09313,-97.31585

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29