Gatesville in Coryell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Coryell County Courthouse

Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

1. Coryell County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. An outstanding example of Second Empire Victorian style, often seen in Texas Courthouse design. Erected in 1897 on land donated by early settler R.G. Grant. Architect for this third Coryell County Courthouse was W.C. Dodson; builder, Tom Lovell.

Limestone and red sandstone blocks were precut to the exact size at quarry, then hauled here by horse drawn wagons. At each entrance are columns in Roman Corinthian style; and over the east entrance is builder's mark of an owl. Statues on the roof represent "justice" noted trials have been held in this building.
Lighting by Gatesville Jaycees 1968

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1071.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 31° 26.079′ N, 97° 45.008′ W. Marker is in Gatesville, Texas, in Coryell County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 84) and South 7th Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street. The marker is located at the north entrance to the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 East Main Street, Gatesville TX 76528, 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

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crow flies. Hammack Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gatesville (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Gatesville (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1904 Leon River Bridge (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dr. John Calhoun Bates (approx. one mile away); Restland Cemetery Memorial (approx. one mile away); Jesse Graham (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cotton Belt Depot (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gatesville.

The north entrance to the Coryell County Courthouse and the Marker on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

2. The north entrance to the Coryell County Courthouse and the Marker on the right

Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 8, 2023

3. Coryell County Courthouse Marker

As of April 2023, the marker is missing.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, January 1, 2024

4. Coryell County Courthouse Marker

The marker is back as of Jan. 1, 2024

The Coryell County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

5. The Coryell County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on January 2, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on June 10, 2023, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 4. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 5. submitted on March 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.