Floresville in Wilson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Wilson County Courthouse

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

1. Wilson County Courthouse Marker

Inscription.
Constructed in 1884, this courthouse replaced one built soon after Floresville was chosen Wilson County seat in 1871. Designed by noted San Antonio architect Alfred Giles, this Italianate structure was constructed of bricks made in a local brickyard. It features entry pavilions supported on Doric columns, a bracketed cornice along the roofline, and a noteworthy central tower with steeple. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5856.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 29° 7.991′ N, 98° 9.45′ W. Marker is in Floresville, Texas, in Wilson County. Marker is on 3rd Street north of D Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker and Texas Historical Medallion are mounted at eye-level, just right of the door, at the main courthouse entrance on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1420 3rd St, Floresville TX 78114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Flores de Abrego Family and Floresville (a few steps from this marker); James Charles Wilson (a few steps from this marker); Wilson County (a few steps from this

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marker); Captain Will Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); White House Café and Saloon (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Floresville (about 800 feet away); Floresville United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floresville.

Regarding Wilson County Courthouse. National Register of Historic Places (1978), Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1984)

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Wilson County Texas Courthouse & Jail

Also see . . .
1. Wilson County Courthouse. Texas Escapes website entry:
This link presents numerous exterior and interior pictures of the courthouse, along with more information about the courthouse. (Submitted on May 22, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Floresville, TX. Handbook of Texas website entry (Submitted on April 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Wilson County Courthouse Marker (<i>tall view; marker located just right of door</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

2. Wilson County Courthouse Marker (tall view; marker located just right of door)

Wilson County Courthouse National Register of Historic Places Plaque (<i>beside marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

3. Wilson County Courthouse National Register of Historic Places Plaque (beside marker)

Wilson County Courthouse (<i>wide view; marker visible just right of entrance</i>) image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

4. Wilson County Courthouse (wide view; marker visible just right of entrance)

Texas Court Houses website entry
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Wilson County Courthouse (<i>northwest corner view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

5. Wilson County Courthouse (northwest corner view)

Wilson County Courthouse (<i>south side view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

6. Wilson County Courthouse (south side view)

Wilson County Courthouse Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

7. Wilson County Courthouse Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on June 13, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 22, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 7. submitted on May 25, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.