| Marker Number |
5471 |
| Atlas Number |
5123005471 |
| Marker Title |
Thomas M. Stell |
| Index Entry |
Stell, Thomas M. |
| Address |
|
| City |
Cuero |
| County |
DeWitt |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
667565 |
| UTM Northing |
3219676 |
| Subject Codes |
local law enforcement officer; sheriffs |
| Marker Year |
1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
(Hillside Cemetery),East end of Reuss Street, Cuero |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
Born in Florida; came to Texas in childhood. A cowboy in youth -- drove cattle to Kansas, Wyoming. Attended Covey College, Concrete. Appointed sheriff of De Witt County, 1892; he served 15 years. Used persuasiveness and tact in handling duties. One of the prisoners he held was notorious gunman John Wesley Hardin. Married twice; father of five children. Member of Old Trail Drivers Association; president, Texas Sheriffs Association. Recorded - 1967 |
