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In South Texas, DeWitt County is centered on Cuero (the county seat), with Yorktown and Nordheim as other small towns. Established in 1846, it’s famously home to the “Turkey Trot,” celebrating Cuero’s long poultry-raising history. DeWitt also played a role in Texas ranching conflicts like the Sutton–Taylor Feud of the 19th century. Today the county remains largely rural, with farming, ranching, and oil production. Housing stock includes early 20th-century homes in Cuero, modest mid-century ranchers, newer brick houses, and farm properties. Proximity to Victoria (about 30 minutes southeast) provides access to bigger retail and medical care. Home prices typically range $160,000–$260,000, while ranchland averages $6,000–$12,000 per acre, depending on improvements. Buyers seeking small-town history and rural life with access to South Texas job hubs often look here.