​First County Courthouse

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Marker No: 1724

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Marker Text: 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. (1968) 

Location: 1209 North Fiorella Street, Castroville

Geographic: 29.357040, -98.876892