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

Old Brazoria County Courthouse

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018

1. Old Brazoria County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Angleton's first permanent courthouse was built in 1897, a year after the city was chosen Brazoria County seat. Constructed from plans originally drawn for the Matagorda County courthouse, the structure was enlarged and extensively remodeled in 1927. After the building suffered some structural damage in a 1932 storm, the county erected a new courthouse but maintained offices here until the 1970s.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9533.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 29° 10.137′ N, 95° 25.884′ W. Marker is in Angleton, Texas, in Brazoria County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Cedar Street and North Velasco Street (Business State Highway 288). This marker is mounted on the south side of the old courthouse building (side facing away from the street), which currently serves as the Brazoria County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East Cedar Street, Angleton TX 77515, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sugar Kettle (a few steps from this marker); The Brazos Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 1895 Brazoria County Courthouse Column (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert J. Calder (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 (within shouting distance of this marker); Brazoria County Ring Of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Angleton Independent School District (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sweeny Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angleton.

Old Brazoria County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018

2. Old Brazoria County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 804 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.