​Coryell County Courthouse

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Marker Text: ​An outstanding example of Second Empire Victorian style, often seen in Texas Courthouse design. Erected in 1897 on land donated by early settler R. G. Grant. Architect for this third Coryell Courthouse was W. C. Dodson; builder, Tom Lovell.  
     Limestone and red sandstone blocks were precut to the exact size at quarry, then hauled here by horse-drawn wagons. At each entrance are columns in Roman Corinthian style; and over the east entrance are columns in Roman Corinthian style; and over the east entrance is builder's mark of an owl. Statues on the roof represent "Justice." Noted trials have been held in this building. (1969)

Marker No: 1071

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

National Register of Historic Places

​State Antiquities Landmark

Geographic: 31.433945,-97.749710

Courthouse lawn, 600th Block of Main Street, Gatesville