​Runnels County Courthouse

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Marker Text: Constructed here, 1888-89, after hotly contested battle with Runnels City for county seat. (County had been organized 1880.)
     Structure stands on one of largest courthouse squares in Texas -- 2 city blocks. Plot set aside prior to town lot sale by Santa Fe Railroad, June 29, 1886.
​     In 1941, extensive remodeling modernized building. Two wings were added and old quarry (south of town on Colorado River) was opened to provide matching stone. (1967) 

Marker No: 4392

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

​Geographic: 31.738155,-99.947227

Location: US Highway 83 and 67, Ballinger