Fort Bend
County Courthouse
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Marker Text: This classical revival building is the fifth courthouse for Fort Bend County, which was organized in 1837. The structure was designed by C. H. Page of Austin and dedicated in 1909. The contractor was the Texas Building Company, also of Austin. Exterior styling features a dome, statue, and cornices of copper. The interior has a 3-story rotunda, mosaic tile floors, and green glazed tile wainscoting. Additions were made to the courthouse in 1935 and 1957. (1980)
Marker No: 8994
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
State Antiquities Landmark
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Geographic: 29.581690,-95.761757
Location: 400 Jackson Street, Richmond
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