Bee County Courthouse - Beeville, TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 28° 24.091 W 097° 44.929
14R E 622565 N 3142317
The fourth courthouse for Bee County, this building was erected in 1912.
Waymark Code: WMQQCH
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2016
Views: 3
The Bee County courthouse is a fine example of the Classical Revival style. Of particular significance are the grand portico and projecting pediment entry with Corinthian columns and dentils along the roofline. The Chicago-style windows, comprised of one glass pane flanked by two narrower ones, with transoms above, are noteworthy. Also unusual is Stephenson's lady of justice; unlike most such symbols, she is not depicted as blind. Below the statue is a four sided town clock.
Street address: 105 W. Corpus Christi Street Beeville, TX USA 78102
County / Borough / Parish: Bee County
Year listed: 2001
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Historic function: Government
Current function: Government
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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