Palo Pinto in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Courthouses of Palo Pinto County
A court session in 1857 called for the first courthouse to be built of wood frame construction, with two doors and three windows. The contract was awarded to a bid of $300. Shortly after, in 1859, the town name was changed to Palo Pinto.
In 1882, just after the Texas legislature allowed counties to issue bonds for new courthouses, a large sandstone structure was built. It cost $35,000 and exhibited Second Empire styling with a central clock tower. A two-story sandstone annex was added in 1906 and connected to the courthouse by an iron bridge. Sandstone for the buildings was quarried south of the city.
In 1940 these buildings were demolished and a new courthouse was erected by Work Projects Administration workers. The reinforced-concrete structure featured subtle classical detail and was clad with some of the sandstone from the old buildings. It was completed in 1942 at a cost of $250,000.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1093.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 32° 46.042′ N, 98° 17.948′ W. Marker is in Palo Pinto, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Street and South 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Oak Street. The marker is located in front of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 Oak Street, Palo Pinto TX 76484, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jonathan Hamilton Baker (here, next to this marker); John Richard Winters (here, next to this marker); Palo Pinto County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Palo Pinto Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old County Jail (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church of Palo Pinto (about 700 feet away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Palo Pinto Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palo Pinto.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.