Kimble County Courthouse - Junction, TX
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N 30° 29.329 W 099° 45.956
14R E 426490 N 3373201
The third courthouse for Kimble County, built in 1929.
Waymark Code: WMPH2N
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2015
Views: 4
This is a Modern style courthouse made of yellow brick.
From Texas Historical Marker:
"The third courthouse to serve Kimble County, this structure was designed by San Antonio architect Henry Truman Phelps (1871-1944). Between 1904 and the early 1930s, Phelps designed courthouses in more than ten Texas counties. While he based the Kimble County courthouse on Classical plans, its features are expressive of a new era in architectural design. By the late 1920s Phelps' designs had evolved to reflect the influences of the Art Moderne style. This is evidenced by the building's geometric ornament, cast stone pilasters and stepped parapet and square pattern belt course. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-2000"
Year Built: 1929
Current Use of Building: Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Henry Phelps
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1929-present
Physical Address:
152 N. 6th St
Junction, Texas
Related Website: [Web Link]
Hours: Not listed
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