Greenville in Hunt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hunt County Courthouse Dedication

Photographed by James Hulse, July 28, 2025

1. Hunt County Courthouse Dedication Marker

Inscription. The Hunt County Courthouse was built in 1929. The opening celebration on April 11, 1929 included the unveiling of the "living statuary' shown in this picture. Five Hunt County citizens, covered with flour to resemble stone statues, posed on the 3rd floor ledge above the north steps. They depicted (L to R) a Cowboy, a Texas Ranger, Justice, a Pioneer Woman, and a Pioneer Farmer. The living statuary was recreated to commemorate the county's 150th anniversary. For the courthouse rededication on April 13, 1996, modern stage makeup replaced the flour as five people again balanced on the courthouse ledge. The Pioneer Woman was portrayed by the granddaughter of the original "statue". The Hunt County Courthouse, the seventh building to serve as the seat of county government, is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Modernization to increase energy efficiency and to align work areas with current functions has been accomplished without destroying the historic fabric of the building. We invite you to tour the inside of the Hunt County Courthouse during regular office hours. A diorama on the ground floor depicts the town square in 1850.

Erected by Greenville Main Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings

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. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1929.

Location. 33° 8.394′ N, 96° 6.405′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Texas, in Hunt County. It is at the intersection of Lee Street and Johnson Street (State Road 34), on the right when traveling west on Lee Street. The marker is located across the street from the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2510 Lee St, Greenville TX 75401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: To our Hunt County Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Audie Leon Murphy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Seven Courthouses of Hunt County (within shouting distance of this marker); 1929 Hunt County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cotton Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Mathews Exchange Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunt County (within shouting distance of this marker); Lights on (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

The view of the Hunt County Courthouse Dedication Marker along the wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 28, 2025

2. The view of the Hunt County Courthouse Dedication Marker along the wall

Hunt County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

3. Hunt County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.