Strawn in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Strawn City Hall

Photographed by Gary Estep, January 3, 2026

1. Strawn City Hall Marker

Restored Marker

Inscription. The city of Strawn, incorporated in 1917, held its first council meeting in a hall at a local bank building. During an oil, gas, and coal-inspired economic boom the city’s population reached 5,000 in 1920, and in 1921 bonds for a city hall were issued. This handsome classically-inspired local landmark was designed by Abilene architect David S. Castle and built in 1923. It features cast stone detailing in its arched entry, quoins, and parapet, and a decorative brick cornice.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1995

Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5138.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 32° 33.125′ N, 98° 29.824′ W. Marker is in Strawn, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. It can be reached from the intersection of Housley Street (State Highway 108) and Houston Ave, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on the front wall of city hall left of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 Housley St, Strawn TX 76475, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bethel Strawn, C.S.A. (a few steps from this marker); Strawn (a few

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steps from this marker); James Nesbit Stuart House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home of Stephen Bethel Strawn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mount Marion Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mary Jane Gentry (approx. 0.8 miles away); Joseph Peter Davidson (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strawn.

Photographed by Duane Hall, September 8, 2016

2. Strawn City Hall Marker

Markers at Strawn City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, September 8, 2016

3. Markers at Strawn City Hall

Marker at Entrance to Strawn City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, September 8, 2016

4. Marker at Entrance to Strawn City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 702 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 6, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.