Pecos County Courthouse - Fort Stockton, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 52.974 W 102° 52.774
13R E 702698 N 3418550
1883 Classical Revival done in stone. Extensive remodeling done in 1911-12.
Waymark Code: WMRE8K
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon
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According to The Courthouses of Texas: a Guide by Mavis P. Kelsey and Donald H. Dyal, this is the only courthouse that Pecos County has had. The guide states that the courthouse (built in 1883) once had a dome placed there during a remodeling in 1911-12. The dome is said to have been removed in the 1930s.

From the Texas Historical Commission's Atlas: "Central dome removed. Originally built in 1883, partially demolished and remodeled in 1911-12."

Year Built: 1883

Current Use of Building: Courthouse

Level of Courts: County

Architect: Remodeling done by L.B. Westerman

Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1883--Present

Physical Address:
S Main and W Callaghan Streets Fort Stockton, TX

Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Related Website: Not listed
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