Completed in 1894, the Grimes County Courthouse features both brick and native stone. F.S. Glover and Company designed the Italianate structure, one of the only 19th century courthouses in its immediate neighborhood. The county capitol, restored and renovated in 2002, incorporates the east wall and foundation of an earlier courthouse that was destroyed by fire. The courthouse … [Read more...] about Grimes County Courthouse
Monuments of Justice
Waller County Courthouse Vision
In January 2023, Waller County Judge Carbett “Trey” J. Duhon III was sworn into office for his third term. This particular ceremony had special meaning to Duhon for two reasons: Duhon’s wife, Lisa, a notary, administered his oath of office. This would be the last swearing-in ceremony in the Waller County Courthouse before the scheduled demolition of the county … [Read more...] about Waller County Courthouse Vision
Hardeman County Courthouse
R.H. Stuckey designed the Hardeman County Courthouse, completed in 1908 in a Beaux-Arts style. The brick county capitol is topped by a small dome. The community rededicated the courthouse in May 2014 following a major restoration project. Hardeman County initially was created in 1858 from Fannin County but remained unsettled. The county was re-created in 1876 and was … [Read more...] about Hardeman County Courthouse
THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024
$45 Million Appropriated, Grant Cap Raised to $10 Million
The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) will open its next grant cycle in February, but now is the time for county and city governments to confirm their grant program eligibility and take note of important deadlines leading up to the grant application deadline. Counties or cities that own a … [Read more...] about THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024
Monuments of Justice: Orange County Courthouse
County Seat: Orange | County Population: 84,808 (2020 Census)
The earliest trials in Orange County were conducted beneath shade trees or in a room above a Water Street business house shared by the Masonic Lodge. The first official temple of justice was a single-story, wooden affair on Market Street built in 1853. The courthouse doubled as a gathering place for civic meetings and religious services. James J. Digon of … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Orange County Courthouse