Menard in Menard County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Menard County Courthouse

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018

1. Menard County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Menard County organized in 1871, and officials built the first courthouse in 1880 and a second in 1886. In 1930, in a close election, county residents approved a new jail and courthouse. Elmer G. Withers of the Fort Worth firm Withers and Thompson, designed the new courthouse with a jail on the fourth floor. Completed in 1932, the Art Deco structure features stepped massing, cast stone detailing, medallions, shields and casement windows. Mayan influences are seen on the fluted pilasters’ capitals and on inset panels. Once also housing the Menard library and local organizations, the courthouse is a community focal point and has been the site of many gatherings and festivals.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003

Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14993.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

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54.999′ N, 99° 47.003′ W. Marker is in Menard, Texas, in Menard County. Marker is on E. San Saba Street (Farm to Market Road 2092) east of Gay Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at the north side of American Legion Park underneath the entrance arch. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Menard TX 76859, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oliver Prince Smith (a few steps from this marker); Great Western Trail (a few steps from this marker); Menard County Memorial of Those Who Died (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort McKavett C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Menard (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Founding of the Santa Cruz de San Saba Mission (about 700 feet away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (about 700 feet away); Welcome to Menard, Texas / The Old Sacred Heart Catholic Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menard.

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018

2. Menard County Courthouse Marker

Marker is located 500 feet north of the county courthouse

American Legion Park Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018

3. American Legion Park Markers

View to south across E. San Saba Ave (FM 2092)
Menard County Courthouse marker is located underneath the entrance archway

Menard County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018

4. Menard County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.