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

Houston County Courthouse

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 28, 2018

1. Houston County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. In early 1938, the Houston County commissioners court, with County Judge B. F. Bradley presiding, began making plans for construction of the county's fifth courthouse. Built in 1939 with funds from the Federal Public Works Administration, the building was designed by Houston County native Blum Hester and constructed by Eckert-Fair Construction Co. of Dallas. The Moderne style courthouse with Art Deco features is a reflection of popular architectural trends of the 1930s and remains a center of politics and government for the county's citizens.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2000

Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12422.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 31° 19.075′ N, 95° 27.459′ W. Marker is in Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. It is at the intersection of South 4th Street (U.S. 287) and East Goliad Avenue (Texas Highway 7), on the left when traveling south on South 4th Street. Marker is located on the west side

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of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 East Houston Avenue, Crockett TX 75835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: Five Courthouses of Houston County (a few steps from this marker); W.V. McConnell Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Crockett (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank of Crockett (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller-Spinks-Mayes Property (within shouting distance of this marker); Patton-Buchanan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Crockett Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Bank Building (about

Houston County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 28, 2018

2. Houston County Courthouse

Marker on left is Five Courthouses of Houston County. Marker on right is Houston County Courthouse.

300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crockett.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.