Austin County Courthouse - Bellville, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
N 29° 57.014 W 096° 15.442
14R E 764703 N 3316435
Quick Description: There have been 5 courthouses in the county.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2009 7:52:42 AM
Waymark Code: WM7PHT
Published By: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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A part of the grant to Stephen F. Austin in 1821, created a municipality under the Mexican government in 1828, became a county of the Republic of Texas, March 17, 1836. Named in honor of Stephen Fuller Austin, 1793-1836, pioneer empresario, founder of Anglo-American Texas. San Felipe de Austin, capital of Austin's colony, 1824-1836, seat of provisional government of Texas, 1835-1836. County seat, 1837-1848, Bellville, since.

Year Built: 1960

Current Use of Building: County business

Level of Courts: County

Architect: Wyatt C. Hedrick

Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1960 - Present

Physical Address:
1 E. Main Street
Bellville, Texas

Related Website: [Web Link]

Hours: Not listed
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