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Fri., July 6, 2007
The Victoria Advocate
Editorial – "Cuero might be getting its own 'Alamo'"
What would the town of San Antonio be like without the Alamo? San Antonio
might be known for its River Walk, the Alamo Dome, maybe its rich culture,
but without that historic structure, it would be like so many other large
cities that have something to offer, but maybe not uniqueness.
Cities like Victoria, Beeville, Goliad, Gonzales and Cuero have beautiful
castle-like county courthouses that draw people from all over. These
courthouses are unique and have been featured in books distributed nationwide.
Now Cuero is able to develop its own "Alamo" of sorts.
The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero will serve as the historical
jewel to draw people from all over the country and world to learn about
cowboys and the importance of that cattle trail so many years ago that fed
a nation.
So it should be a real boon to all of DeWitt County and surrounding counties
that Cuero's Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum received a $1 million grant from
the Economic Development Administration to enhance its museum, which is now
housed in the historic Knights of Pythias Hall building on Esplanade Street
(State Highway 183).
By the way, the Knights of Pythias, founded in 1864 by Justus Rathbone, is a
fraternal order dedicated to the cause of universal peace with principles of
friendship, charity and benevolence. The location of the Chisholm Trail
Museum couldn't be in a better place.
U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa said it best: "The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum
offers an enriching glimpse into a little known piece of Texas history, and
this investment will go a long way toward preserving the heritage for
generations to come."
The Chisholm Trail is hard to nail down in one place. It has several major
points along its long path from South Texas to Kansas, where the cattle were
shipped east. Cuero, you could say, was the beginning of the trail, so its
significance is obvious.
Planned in addition to renovation of the old hall is a new building adjacent
to the Knights of Pythias Hall. The new structure will house a library,
visitors' center and gift shop. The awarding of $1 million will see these
plans to fruition.
Those Cuero residents involved in establishing the Chisholm Trail Heritage
Museum should be whole-heartedly thanked for bringing this historical
addition, so unique as it is, to our neighborhood. It is greatly welcomed
and appreciated.
This editorial originally appeared in The Victoria Advocate.
Used by kind permission.
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