Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
The Matagorda County Courthouse was completed in 1965 in a Modern style as designed by Rusty, Martin & Vale. The county was organized in 1837 following settlement by Austin colonists. Matagorda was derived from two Spanish words, “mata” and “gorda,” meaning thick plant growth, referencing canebrakes encountered by early settlers. The original … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Matagorda County Courthouse
Hudspeth County’s one and only courthouse was erected in 1919 in a Mediterranean style as designed by Buetell and Hardie. This temple of justice, the only adobe courthouse in the Lone Star State, has walls some 18 inches thick and is listed as a National Register Property. Formed from El Paso County, Hudspeth County was created Feb. 16, 1917, and named … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Hudspeth County Courthouse
The Hardin County Courthouse was erected in 1959 in a Modern style as designed by Dickson, Dickson & Associates. Hardin County was created in 1858 with Hardin as the county seat. However, establishment of the railroad led citizens to successfully push for relocation to Kountze in 1887. The interesting story behind the demise of the inaugural county capitol … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Hardin County Courthouse
Nine 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 ensure … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails
The Martin County Courthouse was built in 1975 in a Modern style as designed by Riherd & Huckabee. The inaugural county capitol was erected in 1886 for some $24,000. The structure was declared unsafe, razed, and replaced in 1908 with a $30,000 building. When the third and final home of county government was constructed for $600,000, the dozen columns from the … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Martin County Courthouse
