Lampasas in Lampasas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lampasas County Courthouse
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021
1. Lampasas County Courthouse Marker
After the Texas Legislature created Lampasas County in 1856, official business of the county was conducted from a variety of spaces and buildings. Land for the courthouse square was set aside when the town of Lampasas was platted in the 1850s. In 1882, the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad extended their tracks to the county seat, bringing significant growth and prosperity to the area.
In 1883, the Commissioners Court, with County Judge W.P. Beall presiding, hired Waco architect Wesley Clark Dodson to design the new courthouse. The building contractor (Kane Brothers) and the stone contractors (T. Lovell and Company) executed Dodson's plan, completing the building in 1884. Reflecting influences of the Second Empire and Italianate styles of architecture, the Lampasas County Courthouse features a central clock tower, arched windows and a Mansard roof. In 1884, the Commissioners Court authorized the city to place a Seth Thomas clock in the tower.
Since its construction, the courthouse has been a focal point for city and county activities, including local festivals. Floods in 1936 and 1957 damaged the building, requiring repair and reconstruction. Today, the stately Lampasas County Courthouse remains an outstanding example of the Golden Era of courthouse construction in the state. It continues to serve as an
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Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
Erected 1965 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12795.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 31° 3.927′ N, 98° 10.658′ W. Marker is in Lampasas, Texas, in Lampasas County. Marker is at the intersection of Fourth Street (County Highway 257) and South Pecan Street on Fourth Street. The marker is located on the south side of the Lampasas County Courthouse. . Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Fourth Street, Lampasas TX 76550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lampasas County (a few steps from this marker); Lampasas County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First State Meeting of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Lampasas County, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Horrell-Higgins Feud (within shouting distance of this marker); Near Site of Organization of Texas Bankers Association
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021
2. Lampasas County Courthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
