Henderson County Courthouse - Athens, Texas
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N 32° 12.290 W 095° 51.263
15S E 230940 N 3566713
The first courthouse, built in 1850, cost the county fifty dollars. That year the population of Henderson County consisted of 1,155 white persons, eighty-one slaves, and one free black.
Waymark Code: WM7WF7
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The 1913 Henderson County courthouse has a unique style, with wings that project at an angle. This design was also used in the current 1908 Rains County courthouse.
Year Built: 1913

Current Use of Building: County business

Level of Courts: County

Architect: L. L. Thurmon & Co.

Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1913 - Present

Physical Address:
100 E Tyler Street Athens, Texas

Related Website: [Web Link]

Hours: Not listed
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