Miami in Roberts County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Roberts County Courthouse
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012
1. Roberts County Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
Roberts County Courthouse. . Prominently sited atop a grassy slope overlooking the town of Miami, the Roberts County Courthouse was built in 1913, during a time of regional economic development spurred by the oil and ranching industries. One of six Texas courthouses designed by architect Elmer George Withers of Stamford, the Roberts County Courthouse features Beaux Arts styling with simple Classical features. As the center of social and governmental activity for this rural county, the building has played an important role in the county's history. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2000.
Prominently sited atop a grassy slope overlooking the town of Miami, the Roberts County Courthouse was built in 1913, during a time of regional economic development spurred by the oil and ranching industries. One of six Texas courthouses designed by architect Elmer George Withers of Stamford, the Roberts County Courthouse features Beaux Arts styling with simple Classical features. As the center of social and governmental activity for this rural county, the building has played an important role in the county's history.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2000
Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12593.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 35° 41.584′ N, 100° 38.137′ W. Marker is in Miami, Texas, in Roberts County. Marker is on East Commercial Street (U.S. 60) east of South Carson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 East Commercial Street, Miami TX 79059, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Colonel O. M. Roberts (here, next to this marker); Quanah Parker Trail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct
Colonel O. M. Roberts Marker is in center of photo.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012
3. Roberts County Courthouse
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, July 25, 2020
4. Roberts County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.