Some 18 years ago, County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county capitols. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this special section recaps the efforts of counties across the Lone Star State who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails
Courthouse Trails
Marion County Courthouse – Jefferson
Marion County celebrated the reopening of its 1913 Historic Courthouse on May 22 in Jefferson after a three-year restoration project. The $5.7 million endeavor was a part of the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. Komatsu Architecture served as the architect, and JR Jones Construction was the project’s … [Read more...] about Marion County Courthouse – Jefferson
Lipscomb County Courthouse – Lipscomb
The people of Lipscomb County can be a determined, persistent lot. When they decided to restore their courthouse in 1999, they did not realize it would take 22 years; however, they never gave up. Lipscomb County celebrated the rededication of the Historic Courthouse on Sept. 11. After the Texas Historical Commission (THC) accepted their Historic … [Read more...] about Lipscomb County Courthouse – Lipscomb
Courthouse Trails: San Saba County Courthouse – San Saba
The restoration of the San Saba County Courthouse is the result of a 20-year effort with continuous commitment from county leaders and the community, and the assistance of the Texas Historical Commission through two emergency grants and a final construction grant totaling over $5.2 million under the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. The process began with … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: San Saba County Courthouse – San Saba
15 Historic Courthouses Receive $20 Million in Preservation Grants
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has announced grant recipients for Round X of the nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP). The THC awarded matching grants totaling $19,713,303 to 15 counties to aid in preservation of their historic courthouses, including four grants to undertake full restorations. Falls, Hunt, Marion, and Menard … [Read more...] about 15 Historic Courthouses Receive $20 Million in Preservation Grants