Meridian in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bosque County Courthouse
Photographed by James Hulse, November 21, 2020
1. Bosque County Courthouse Marker
1886. Limestone quarried from nearby hills. Gothic styling. Clock tower modified, 1935, to strengthen roof. Unique iron stairs and railing remain. County's fourth courthouse. First, in 1854, was one-room log cabin.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1965
the National Register
of Historic Places
1977
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 464.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 31° 55.376′ N, 97° 39.439′ W. Marker is in Meridian, Texas, in Bosque County. It is at the intersection of West Morgan Street (State Highway 22) and South Main Street (State Highway 144), on the left when traveling west on West Morgan Street. The marker is located on the Courthouse square facing toward the north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 South Main Street, Meridian TX 76665, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: General Alison Nelson (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Russell Daniel Holt (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martha Mabray Randal
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Also see . . . Bosque County. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on December 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, November 21, 2020
2. Bosque County Courthouse Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, November 21, 2020
3. Bosque County Courthouse Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, November 21, 2020
4. Bosque County Courthouse
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 8, 2023
5. Bosque County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on June 10, 2023, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
