Breckenridge in Stephens County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Stephens County Courthouse
Photographed By Kayla Harper, February 3, 2019
1. Stephens County Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
Stephens County Courthouse. . This ornate doorway was main entrance of the three-story red sandstone courthouse built here in 1883. Carved into these columns are the names of Architect J.E. Flanders, County Judge E.L. Walker, and three of four commissioners. The fourth was omitted because he objected to the cost of the construction. A large cistern at the rear of the building provided water for the town. When the oil boom of the 1920s attracted more people to this area, and the old structure was replaced by a larger courthouse in 1926, this portal was left as a reminder of the county's pioneer heritage.
This ornate doorway was main entrance of the three-story red sandstone courthouse built here in 1883. Carved into these columns are the names of Architect J.E. Flanders, County Judge E.L. Walker, and three of four commissioners. The fourth was omitted because he objected to the cost of the construction. A large cistern at the rear of the building provided water for the town. When the oil boom of the 1920s attracted more people to this area, and the old structure was replaced by a larger courthouse in 1926, this portal was left as a reminder of the county's pioneer heritage.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5111.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 32° 45.337′ N, 98° 54.259′ W. Marker is in Breckenridge, Texas, in Stephens County. Marker is on West Walker Street (U.S. 180) near North Court Street, on the right when traveling west. In front of the new Stephens County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 W Walker St, Breckenridge TX 76424, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Breckenridge Stephens Walker (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Stephens County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2019, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
