The Texas Historical Commission (THC) announced grant recipients for Round XI of the nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) during its June meeting. The THC awarded matching grants totaling $20,038,121 to nine counties to aid in preservation of their historic courthouses, including three grants for full restorations. Callahan, Mason, and Taylor counties received […]
Monuments of Justice: Lee County Courthouse
County Seat: Giddings * County Population: 16,612 (2010 Census)
The Lee County Courthouse was designed by J. Riely Gordon in 1898 and built by Sonnefield, Emmins and Abright of San Antonio. The three-story, red brick courthouse is located on the crest of the high divide that separates the Colorado and Brazos river basins. In emphasizing the building’s role as the focal point of the […]
158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $50 million for the year 2013 tobacco settlement distribution, the same as the previous year’s amount. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 158 counties received just under $6 million in reimbursements. Under the terms of a historic […]
Why Stop in Lee County???
Giddings, the county seat, and the surrounding Lee County area offer the benefits of small-town living while providing easy access to major population centers in the Lone Star State. The area is centrally located on the major transportation routes between Austin and Houston, Bryan/College Station, and San Antonio. The county’s early settlers were of pioneer […]
Courthouse Trails
The county courthouse often serves as a historical anchor, offering a glimpse into the people, places and events that helped shape the dynamic heritage of the Lone Star State. Many counties have taken special measures to preserve the cultural integrity of their county capitols and create community events, such as fairs and festivals, that showcase […]
