Menard County Courthouse - Menard, TX
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N 30° 54.922 W 099° 47.027
14R E 425108 N 3420484
Concrete and brick Art Deco Courthouse built in 1932, designed by E.G. Withers.
Waymark Code: WMXCZ3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2017
Views: 4
Historical Marker:
enard County organized in 1871, and officials built the first courthouse in 1880 and the second in 1886. In 1930, in a close election, County residents approved a new jail and courthouse. Elmer G Withers of the Fort Worth firm Withers and Thompson, designed the new courthouse with the jail on the fourth floor. Completed in 1932, the Art Deco structure features stepped massing, cast stone detailing, medallions, shields and casement windows. Mayan influences are seen on the fluted pilasters' capitals and on inset panels. Once also housing the Menard library and local organizations, the courthouse is a community focal point and has been the site of many gatherings and festivals.
Year Built: 1932
Current Use of Building: Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Withers & Thompson
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1932 - Present
Physical Address:
206 E. San Saba
Menard, TX 76859
Hours:
8am - 5pm Mon-Fri
Related Website: Not listed
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