Canyon in Randall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Randall County Courthouse
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
1. Randall County Courthouse Marker
Second for county created 1876, organized 1889. First, a frame house, was site first school in county. On its tin roof cowboys held dances. This building was erected in 1909, on eve of opening of West Texas State University.Recorded Texas Historical Landmark – 1965
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4189.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 34° 58.768′ N, 101° 55.681′ W. Marker is in Canyon, Texas, in Randall County. Marker is on 16th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the northeast corner of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 16th Street, Canyon TX 79015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Randall County (within shouting distance of this marker); Randall County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Smith Building
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
2. Randall County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
3. Randall County Courthouse Corner Stone
Laid under auspcies Canyon Lodge No. 730 A.F. & A.M. Sept. 19, 1908, Gillcoat & Skinner Co. Builders
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
4. Randall County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 9, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
