Crowell in Foard County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Foard County Courthouse
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
1. Foard County Courthouse Marker
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Foard County Courthouse. . This is the second courthouse to serve Foard County since its creation in 1891. By 1909, the first courthouse proved too small for the needs of the county, and voters passed a bond election for the purpose of building a new one. The Commissioners Court selected Elmer G. Withers as architect, R.H. Stuckey as superintendent, and G.W. Brillhart of Abilene as contractor. Completed in 1910, the Classical Revival courthouse featured a statue of Lady Justice atop a domed cupola with paired Corinthian columns on each side. Tornado damage in 1942 resulted in the loss of these features, but the courthouse was repaired and still retains the basic configuration of its original design. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001.
This is the second courthouse to serve Foard County since its creation in 1891. By 1909, the first courthouse proved too small for the needs of the county, and voters passed a bond election for the purpose of building a new one. The Commissioners Court selected Elmer G. Withers as architect, R.H. Stuckey as superintendent, and G.W. Brillhart of Abilene as contractor. Completed in 1910, the Classical Revival courthouse featured a statue of Lady Justice atop a domed cupola with paired Corinthian columns on each side. Tornado damage in 1942 resulted in the loss of these features, but the courthouse was repaired and still retains the basic configuration of its original design.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12719.)
Location. 33° 59.012′ N, 99° 43.489′ W. Marker is in Crowell, Texas, in Foard County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 6) and Commerce Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling north
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on Main Street. Marker is located in the southwest corner of the grounds of the Foard County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crowell TX 79227, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . 1. The Foard County Courthouse. From TexasEscapes.com. Includes a 1939 photograph showing the building with the Lady of Justice statue, domed cupola, and Corinthian columns. (Submitted on March 12, 2015.)
2. Foard County Courthouse and First Officials of Foard County Markers
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
3. Foard County Courthouse
View to east from Main Street (State Highway 6)
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
4. Foard County Courthouse
View to northeast
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
5. Foard County Courthouse
View to southeast from intersection of Main St and Commerce St, with "The Spirit of the American Doughboy" (left) and "Spirit of the American Navy" (right).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.