Today, we got started a little later than we had hoped, and the heat started earlier.  With the rain the previous night, humidity was added into the mix.  We had Dewitt, Goliad and Bee Counties on the schedule.  In the end, we dropped Bee County hoping we would get back there on another trip.  We had lunch in Goliad – at the Hanging Tree Restaurant – situated directly across from the courthouse, with the famed ‘hanging tree’ in full view.

Dewitt County Courthouse, Texas

The first stop was Cuero.  Cuero is a good-looking town about 25 miles north of Victoria.  It’s best know for being the Turkey Capital of Texas.  Don’t know if they have so many turkeys around these days, but there was a time when they ‘herded’ flocks of turkeys down the streets of Cuero.

The courthouse is a beauty – romanesque revival in style.  There will be more pictures and information later – but the thumb to the left gives you a little taste.

It was interesting – this town has a very historic downtown and business area, but the courthouse is not the center of it all.  It sits a block or two off those areas.  Pretty town with lots of historical character.

Goliad County Courthouse, Texas

The second, and last courthouse for today was Goliad County.  This is truly a second empire-styled gem.  Lots of towers, mansard roof and all the iron work on the roof – so typical of that 1800’s style.  The town square had lots of character and this building makes the scene complete.  Don’t miss Goliad, if ever on a trip to this area.  There are a couple of historical spots that command attention – LaBahia and a complete mission.  This town is old and proud of it.