Historical Images of Porter County

August Hofferth Cement Plant
Kouts, Indiana

Date: Circa 1910
Source Type: Photograph
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Kouts Centennial Book (1965)
Postmark: Not applicable
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: August Hofferth, an immigrant from Germany trained in plastering and brickmasonry, built a cement plant in Kouts in 1906. He manufactured concrete drainage tile, blocks, and burial vaults. Both of August's sons, Burt and Emil, were employed at the business and later took ownership. Due to declining demand, the production of blocks was discontinued in 1946. In 1958, the brothers sold the business to John Rogowski. Rogowski owned and operated Kouts Building and Supply located one block east of the cement company. The building housing the cement plant was bought and remodeled by Ralph Birky and Monroe Helmuth for their custom cabinet business, Kouts Cabinets.

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Image and related text prepared by Steven R. Shook