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The 1896 DeWitt County Courthouse Was Fully Restored and Is Worth a Visit

The DeWitt County Courthouse in Cuero was built in 1896 in Romanesque Revival style and underwent a thorough restoration that reopened in 2007.

DeWitt County History & Culture

The DeWitt County Courthouse sits in Cuero. It was built in 1896. Architect Arthur O. Watson designed it in the Romanesque Revival style — a look with heavy stone, rounded arches, and decorative detail.

Over the years, parts of the building were changed or covered up. The original ironwork, woodwork, and tall ceilings were hidden behind 1950s updates.

A major restoration fixed that. The Texas Historical Commission's courthouse preservation program supported the work. Workers rebuilt the original district courtroom to its full two-story height. They also recreated the iron staircase and brought back the decorative woodwork.

The courthouse was rededicated in October 2007. It still works as the county courthouse in Cuero today.

Source to confirm: Texas Historical Commission — DeWitt County Courthouse

More DeWitt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in DeWitt County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill and collects it — and they are two separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Tax Bill in DeWitt County

If you live in the home you own, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ranch and Farm Land in DeWitt County Can Be Taxed at a Lower Rate

Texas law lets working farmland and ranchland be appraised at its agricultural productivity value instead of full market value, which can mean a much lower tax bill.

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Flood Risk

The Guadalupe River Brings Flood Risk to Parts of DeWitt County

The Guadalupe River runs through DeWitt County and has a history of flooding — check the official FEMA flood map before buying or building near it.

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