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Polk County Courthouse
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By Steve Gustafson, September 16, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Polk County Courthouse Marker | | |
Inscription. Completed in 1924, this is the fifth courthouse to serve Polk County. Citing "lack of space and modern conveniences," the Commissioners Court hired the Houston architectural firm of McLelland & Fink to design their new building. Contractor Isaac Young completed demolition of the 1884 courthouse by July 1923, and the first court meetings were held in this building by the fall of 1924. Designed to include an auditorium, library, American Legion hall and post office, which were replaced in later years by administrative and judicial offices, the Polk County Courthouse features Classical Revival styling with Beaux Arts influences. It stands as a significant part of Livingston's architectural heritage.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12712.)
Location. 30° 42.64′ N, 94° 55.987′ W. Marker is in Livingston, Texas, in Polk County. Marker is on North Washington Avenue (Business U.S. 59) south of West Church Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Church St, Livingston TX 77351, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 14 miles| | | | 
By Steve Gustafson, September 16, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Polk County Courthouse Marker | | |
of this marker, as the crow flies. Polk County, C.S.A.. (a few steps from this marker); 1905 Courthouse Annex (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Polk County (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Locomotive No. 5 (approx. ¼ mile away); Greenfield Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); John Wesley Hardin (1853-1895) (approx. 14.1 miles away).
Also see . . . Polk County Courthouse. Texas Escapes Online Magazine (Submitted on October 1, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
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By Steve Gustafson, September 16, 2012 | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 30, 2012, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 23 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2012, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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