Texas County Courthouses
Texas Golden Era County Courthouses
Texas has a grand variety of historic county courthouses. The era of building between 1880 and 1900 is commonly called the "Golden Era" of courthouse building, in Texas. For a more detailed explanation, take a look at my introduction to the subject.
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I hope you enjoy the stories and images you find here. I encourage you to take a trip to see one of these grand old public buildings for yourself. If you really like what you see here, tell someone about it. Or, better yet, put a link to this site on your Blog or Web page. —Sam