Details for Site of Town of Cuthbert

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5335004906

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Marker Number 4906
Atlas Number 5335004906
Marker Title Site of Town of Cuthbert
Index Entry Cuthbert, Site of
Address CR 226
City Westbrook
County Mitchell
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 308899
UTM Northing 3595734
Subject Codes cities and towns
Marker Year 1969
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Cuthbert community, CR 226, NW side of the road E of Cuthbert Cemetery, about 12 miles N of Westbrook
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text 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)

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