Medina County Courthouse - Hondo, TX
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A Historical Courthouse located at 1100 16th St, Hondo, TX
Waymark Code: WM9XX2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2010
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Medina County has had two courthouses:
1892 in Hondo
1854 in Castroville
In 1853 Henri Castro donated two lots for the site of the new courthouse in Castroville, TX, Erected 1854; first permanent courthouse in Castroville, the first seat (1848-1892) of Medina County. When built, structure was on old road to San Antonio. This building took place of temporary office space which County Court had used 6 years. It was built by Joseph Burger and has 18-inch-thick walls of native limestone. Additions to original building include one-story wings on both sides and outside staircase to the second floor.
After Hondo became County Seat this building was used as a school; now houses City Hall.
In 1915 the old courthouse was converted into a school with three large classrooms.
The former Medina County Courthouse is now the City Hall of Castroville.
The Present Medina County Courthouse is located in Hondo, Texas and is a
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Date - 1892
Architect - Martin, Byrnes & Johnston
Material - Limestone
Location - Highway 16 and FM 462. North of the railroad tracks
The clock tower was removed in 1941, and new wings were completed in 1942.
The original cornerstone on the northeast corner of the 1892 courthouse was partially covered up by the 1940s additions, so the names were reprinted and placed on a stone on the east wing of the building.
Between 1939 and 1942, changes to the 1893 courthouse were made, including the addition of two two-story wings. Stone for the wings was secured again from limestone deposits on the Recker Ranch. The courthouse clock tower was removed in a 1941-42 remodeling and indoor plumbing was installed.
Year Built: 1892
Current Use of Building: County Government
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Martin, Byrnes & Johnston
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1892 - present
Physical Address:
1100 16th St
Hondo, TX
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Hours: Not listed
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