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CUERO and DEWITT COUNTY
A wildflower trip, page 2
Getting There from HOUSTON |
Cuero
can be reached going west from Sugarland on Hwy 90 Alt via
Eagle Lake (don't expect to see the lake or an eagle) and
Hallettsville.Another route is west on I-10 via Columbus and
Schulenburg where you'll pick up Hwy 77 and head south passing
through Hallettsville and Yoakum. This is our featured route.
COLUMBUS
One of the natural attractions of Columbus is its abundance of Live
Oak trees. The second largest Live Oak in the state is
here (Necker Estate Oak, 1218 Walnut St.) as well as beautiful examples
throughout the town (notably the one in front of the library).
The largest Live Oak in the state is the Goose Island Oak near Rockport.Many
of the homes have been restored and are available for tours and the
Chamber of Commerce is found in the downstairs corner of the
1886 Opera House. Contact them at 425 Spring. 409-732-5135.
Annual Magnolia Homes Tour is their May event.
SCHULENBURG The
Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce is on the right as you enter the
town at 101 B Kessler Ave (Hwy 77), 409-743-4514. Although closed
on weekends they are thoughtful enough to leave brochures and maps
on their porch for those of us who can't visit during the week.
This is a policy that we would like to see other chambers of commerce
consider. Schulenburg is famous for being the home of "The
Painted Churches", and maps are available to direct you to
the churches, all of which are within a few miles of town. When
visiting the church at Dubina continue past the church 1/4 miles on
the left to see an interesting example of one of Fayette County's
unpainted bridges. Other brochures highlight the downtown
historic district and other historic homes and sites within
the town itself.
HALLETTSVILLE
Continuing south on 77 after 18 easy miles you come to Hallettsville.
This is the county seat of Lavaca (Spanish for the Vaca) County and
they've got the Courthouse to prove it. Be aware that
Hwy 77 doesn't run into the square, which is one block northwest of
Hwy 77's intersection with Alt 90. Their Chamber of Commerce
is on the left as you enter town on Hwy 77. 512-798-2662. In
addition to their brochures there's a well-printed pamphlet called
Hallettsville Past and Present, which is only $3.00 and should
serve as a model for any Texas town with a square or plaza.
Contained inside is a block by block description of the square with
its history building by building.Leaving Hallettsville on 77 Alt
and/or Alt 90 you'll have a decision to make when you see signs
for Yoakum and Shiner. Consult your map.
SHINER
The Spotzel Brewery is open for tours. Call for hours.
1-800-5SHINER.
"Cleanest little city in Texas" is truth in advertising.
See our Trip
to .. YOAKUM. If you decide to head
straight for Cuero continue on Alt 77 and pass through Yoakum.
This town offers lots of opportunities for photographers with its
brick buildings and somewhat weathered appearance. The
Yoakum
Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Yoakum
is on the county line, so as you leave you will already be in DeWitt
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