254 Texas County Courthouses
Anderson County Courthouse located in Palestine, Texas, built in 1914 of brick designed by C. H. Page and Brothers of Austin, Texas, in
Renaissance Revival style.
Andrews County Courthouse in Andrews, Texas, was built in 1939 is a Moderne-style courthouse of brick with several additions. A
rchitect was W. T. Strange. It is named for Richard Andrews, the first man to fall in the Texas Revolution.
Angelina County Courthouse in Lufkin, Texas, is in Modern style built of brick, limestone, and steel. Little Angel was named
for a young Indian girl. Designed by Wilbur Kent and named for E. P. Lufkin a railroad engineer.
Aransas County Courthouse was built in 1956. This brick and steel courthouse is built in modern motel style. Located in
Rockport, Texas, on the Gulf of Mexico designed by Lynn A. Evans. There was an addition in 1983.
Archer County Courthouse located in Archer City, Texas, this stone courthouse is a Romanesque Revival style and built if sandstone
in 1892. This is a National Register Property.
Armstrong County Courthouse in Claude, Texas, was built in 1912 and designed by Elmer George Withers in Classical Revival
style often called Texas Renaissance. Claude Ayres was the engineer who brought the first train to the area.
Atascosa County Courthouse is the fourth built in 1912 in Jourdanton, Texas. It is a pleasant Mission Style made of brick
and stone, designed be Henry T. Phelps. This style is rare in Texas. The city is named for Jourdan Campbell a local land promoter.
Austin County Courthouse in Bellville, Texas, is the fourth one from 1837 to 1960. It is build of granite and concrete and
designed by Wyatt C. Hedrick. The county was named for Stephen F. Austin.
Bailey County Courthouse in Muleshoe, Texas was built in 1925. The architect was M. C. Butler and designed in Classical
Revival style. It is named for Peter James Bailey, a Kentucky lawyer who died at the Alamo. Muleshoe was named for the nearby ranch.
Bandera County Courthouse in Bandera, Texas was built in 1890. A National Register Property designed in Renaissance Revival
style by B. Fl Trester and built of native limestome. Bandera means flag and the story is that there was a flag tied to
a tree as a boundary where Indians could not cross.
Bastrop County Courthouse in Bastrop, Texas is the third, built in 1883 of brick in Renaissance Revival style. Designed by
Jasper N. Preston and F. E. Ruffini it is a National Register Property. It is named for Felipe Enrique Neri Baron de Bastrop.
Baylor County Courthouse in Seymour, Texas is the second, built in 1968. It is on the site of the old structure and built by
Pierce, Norris & Pace. Dr. Henry W. Baylor was anb Indian fighter, Ranger captain, and veteran of the Mexican War. Seymour
Munday was a local cowboy.
Bee County Courthouse in Beeville, Texas is a Beaux-Arts style brick building with a dome, clocks, and classic porticoes. It
was designed by Whitney and Heldenfelds. The county is named for Bernard E. Bee.
Bell County Courthouse in Belton, Texas is a sandstone structure designed by Jasper N. Preston and Sons in Renaissance Revival
style. It is a National Register Property. County is named for Peter Hansborough Bell who was a Texas Ranger among other things.
Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio, Texas was designed by J. Riley Gordon in Romanesque Revival style. This was the first
county to have a courthouse that was uniquely different on all four sides.
Blanco County Courthouse in Johnson City, Texas was first located in Blanco County in 1885. The county seat was moved to
Johnson City in 1916 and a new courthouse was built that was designed by Henry T. Phelps in Classical Revival style. The
stonework is by James Waterston, a Scottish immigrant, who also worked on the Texas Capitol and Old Main at Southwestern
University in Georgetown.
Borden County Courthouse in Gail, Texas was first built in 1890. This modern style courthouse made of brick and designed
by David S. Castle Company. The Borden County Historical Museum is also in Gail. County is named for Gail Borden, Jr.
Bosque County Courthouse in Meridian, Texas. Local limestone use for building.
Bowie County Courthouse in New Boston, Texas was once in Texarkana and Old Boston.
Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton, Texas was named for George Angle, a railroad general manager.
Brazos County Courthouse in Bryan, Texas is near Texas A & M and is named for the longest river in Texas.
Brewster County Courthouse in Alpine, Texas is the largest county in Texas. This county is larger than five other states combined.
Briscoe County Courthouse in Silverton, Texas is so named for the silver sheen on one of the local lakes. It is named
for Andrew Briscoe.
Brooks County Courthouse in Falfurrias, Texas was built in 1914 and named for Ranger captain, judge, and legislator,
James Abijah Brooks.
Brown County Courthouse in Brownwood, Texas is named for Henry Brown who was an early Texas merchant and Indian fighter.
Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell, Texas is named for Gen. Edward Burleson who was a Texa revolutionary leader.
Burnet County Courthouse in Burnet, Texas is named for David Gouverneur Burnet, the first president of the Republic of
Texas (1836
Caldwell County Courthouse in Lockhart, Texas is named for Mathew Caldwell, a signer of the Texas Declaration of
Independence and soldier during the Texas Revolution.
Calhoun County Courthouse in Port Lavaca, Texas is named for John Caldwell Calhoun, the seventh vice president of
the United States (18251832
Callahan County Courthouse in Baird, Texas is named for James Hughes Callahan, a soldier during the Texas Revolution.
Cameron County Courthouse in Brownsville, Texas is named for Ewen Cameron, a soldier during the Texas Revolution killed
during the Black Bean Episode
Camp County Courthouse in Pittsburg, Texas is named for John Lafayette Camp (18281891), a Texas state politician.
Carson County Courthouse in Panhandle, Texas is named for Samuel Price Carson, the first secretary of state of the
Republic of Texas (18361838)
Cass County Courthouse in Linden, Texas is named for Lewis Cass (17821866), a senator from Michigan who had favored the
annexation of Texas to the United States
Named Davis County 18611871
Castro County Courthouse in Dimmitt, Texas is named for Henri Castro (17861865), a French consul general for the
Republic of Texas and founder of a colony in Texas, Castroville.
Chambers County Courthouse in Anahuac, Texas is named for Thomas Jefferson Chambers, an early lawyer in Texas
Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas is named for the Cherokee Native American tribe of Indians.
Childress County Courthouse in Childress, Texas is named for George Campbell Childress (18041841), one of the
authors of the Texas Declaration of Independence
Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas is named for Henry Clay, Kentucky statesman and ninth secretary of
state of the United States (18251829)
Cochran County Courthouse in Morton, Texas is named for Robert E. Cochran (18101836), a defender of the Alamo.
Coke County Courthouse in Robert Lee, Texas is named for Richard Coke, the fifteenth governor of Texas (18741876)
Coleman County Courthouse in Coleman, Texas is named for Robert M. Coleman, a signer of the Texas Declaration of
Independence and soldier at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, Texas is named for Collin McKinney (17661861), an author of the Texas
Declaration of Independence.
Collingsworth County Courthouse in Wellington, Texas is named for James Collinsworth, a signer of the Texas Declaration
of Independence and first chief justice of the Republic of Texas. (spelling differs due to an error in the bill creating the county)
Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus, Texas is named for the Colorado River of Texas. (Colorado is Spanish for "red")
Comal County Courthouse in New Braunfels, Texas is named for the Comal River
(Comal is Spanish for "basin")
Comanche County Courthouse in Comanche, Texas is named for the Comanche Native American tribe.
Concho County Courthouse in Paint Rock, Texas is named for the Concho River
(Concho is Spanish for "shell")
Cooke County Courthouse in Gainesville, Texas is named for William Gordon Cooke, a soldier during the Texas Revolution.
Coryell County Courthouse in Gatesville, Texas is named for James Coryell, a frontiersman who was killed
by Native Americans.
Cottle County Courthouse in Paducah, Texas is named for George Washington Cottle, who died defending the Alamo.
Crane County Courthouse in Crane, Texas is named for William Carey Crane, a president of Baylor University.
Crockett County Courthouse in Ozona, Texas is named for David Crockett (17861836), the legendary frontiersman
who died at the Battle of the Alamo.
Crosby County Courthouse in Crosbyton, Texas is named for Stephen Crosby, a land commissioner.
Culberson County Courthouse in Van Horn, Texas is named for David Browning Culberson, a lawyer and soldier in the Civil War.
Dallam County Courthouse in Dalhart, Texas is named for James Wilmer Dallam, a lawyer and newspaper publisher.
Dallas County Courthouse in Dallas, Texas is named for George Mifflin Dallas, the eleventh vice president of
the United States (18451849) (Disputed)
Dawson County Courthouse in Lamesa, Texas is named for Nicholas Mosby Dawson, a soldier of the Texan Revolution
and victim of the Dawson Massacre.
Deaf Smith County Courthouse in Hereford, Texas is named for Erastus "Deaf" Smith (17871837), a scout during
the Texan Revolution.
Delta County Courthouse in Cooper, Texas is named for its triangular shape, much like the Greek letter Delta.
Denton County Courthouse in Denton, Texas is named for John Bunyan Denton (18061841), a preacher, lawyer, and
soldier killed during a raid on a Native American camp.
DeWitt County Courthouse in Cuero, Texas is named for Green DeWitt, an empresario who founded an early colony in Texas.
Dickens County Courthouse in Dickens, Texas is named for J. Dickens, who died at the Battle of the Alamo.
Dimmit County Courthouse in Carrizo Springs, Texas is named for Philip Dimmitt, a major figure in the Texas Revolution.
Donley County Courthouse in Clarendon, Texas is named for Stockton P. Donley, a frontier lawyer.
Duval County Courthouse in San Diego, Texas is named for Burr Harrison DuVal (18091836), a soldier in the Texas
Revolution who died in the Goliad Massacre.
Eastland County Courthouse in Eastland, Texas is named for William Mosby Eastland, a soldier during the Texas Revolution.
Ector County Courthouse in Odessa, Texas is named for Mathew Ector (18221879), a Confederate general.
Edwards County Courthouse in Rocksprings, Texas is named for Haden Edwards (17711849), empresario and filibuster
who led the Fredonian Rebellion.
Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie, Texas is named for Richard Ellis (17811846), president of the convention
that produced the Texas Declaration of Independence.
El Paso County Courthouse in El Paso, Texas is named for neighboring Ciudad Juαrez, Mexico, formerly called El Paso
del Norte as it served as the pass north from central Mexico to the settlements of New Mexico.
Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville, Texas is named for George Bernard Erath, an early surveyor and a soldier
at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Falls County Courthouse in Marlin, Texas is named for the Falls on the Brazos River.
Fannin County Courthouse in Bonham, Texas is named for James Walker Fannin, Jr. (18051836), the commander of the Texans
killed in the Goliad Massacre.
Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange, Texas is named for General Lafayette (17571834), the French hero of the
American Revolutionary War.
Fisher County Courthouse in Roby, Texas is named for Samuel Rhoads Fisher (17941839), a signer of the Texas Declaration of
Independence and secretary of the Navy under the Republic of Texas.
Floyd County Courthouse in Floydada, Texas is named for Dolphin Ward Floyd, who died defending the Alamo.
Foard County Courthouse in Crowell, Texas is named for Robert Levi Foard, an attorney and Civil War soldier.
Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond, Texas is named for a blockhouse positioned in a bend of the Brazos River.
Franklin County Courthouse in Mount Vernon, Texas is named for Benjamin Cromwell Franklin (18051873), an early judge
and legislator in Texas.
Freestone County Courthouse in Fairfield, Texas is named for a type of peach that is grown there.
Frio County Courthouse in Pearsall, Texas is named for the Frio River
(Frio is Spanish for "cold")
Gaines County Courthouse in Seminole, Texas is named for James Gaines, merchant and signer of the Texas Declaration
of Independence.
Galveston County Courthouse in Galveston, Texas is named for Bernardo de Gαlvez, Spanish governor of the Louisiana
Territory (17771785).
Garza County Courthouse in Post, Texas is named for the pioneer family of Josι Antonio de la Garza.
Gillespie County Courthouse in Fredericksburg, Texas is named for Robert Addison Gillespie, a merchant and soldier in
the Mexican-American War.
Glasscock County Courthouse in Garden City, Texas is named for George Washington Glasscock (18101868), an early Texian
settler, businessman, soldier, and legislator.
Goliad County Courthouse in Goliad, Texas is named for its county seat, named in turn as an anagram of Mexican
patriot Miguel Hidalgo.
Gonzales County Courthouse in Gonzales, Texas is named for its county seat, named in turn for Coahuila y Tejas
governor Rafael Gonzales.
Gray County Courthouse in Pampa, Texas is named for Peter W. Gray (18191874), a lawyer and soldier in the Civil War.
Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman, Texas is named for Peter Wagener Grayson, an attorney general of the Republic of Texas.
Gregg County Courthouse in Longview, Texas is named for John Gregg (18281864), a Confederate war hero.
Grimes County Courthouse in Anderson, Texas is named for Jesse Grimes (17881866), a signer of the Texas Declaration of
Independence and early settler of the future county.
Guadalupe County Courthouse in Seguin, Texas is named for the Guadalupe River, named in turn for the Mexican icon Our
Lady of Guadalupe. Guadalupe means water of the wolves.
Hale County Courthouse in Plainview, Texas is named for John C. Hale, a lieutenant killed in action at the Battle of
San Jacinto.
Hall County Courthouse in Memphis, Texas is named for Warren DeWitt Clinton Hall, a secretary of war for the Republic of Texas (1836).
Hamilton County Courthouse in Hamilton, Texas is named for James Hamilton Jr., governor of South Carolina (18301832)
who gave financial aid to the Republic of Texas.
Hansford County Courthouse in Spearman, Texas is named for John M. Hansford, a Texas state congressman and judge.
Hardeman County Courthouse in Quanah, Texas is named for Bailey and Thomas Jones Hardeman, two early Texas politicians
and legislators.
Hardin County Courthouse in Kountze, Texas is named for the Hardin family in Liberty County.
Harris County Courthouse in Houston, Texas is named for John Richardson Harris, an early settler of the future county
Named Harrisburg County until 1839.
Harrison County Courthouse in Marshall, Texas is named for Jonas Harrison, a lawyer and Texas revolutionary.
Hartley County Courthouse in Channing, Texas is named for Oliver C. and Rufus K. Hartley, two early Texas legislators
and lawmakers.
Haskell County Courthouse in Haskell, Texas is named for Charles Ready Haskell, killed in the Goliad Massacre.
Hays County Courthouse in San Marcos, Texas is named for John Coffee Hays (18171883), a leading Texas Ranger and
Mexican-American War officer.
Hemphill County Courthouse in Canadian, Texas is named for John Hemphill (18031862), a judge and Confederate congressman.
Henderson County Courthouse in Athens, Texas is named for James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of Texas (18461847).
Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg, Texas is named for Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (17531811), the priest who raised
the call for Mexico's independence from Spain.
Hill County Courthouse in Hillsboro, Texas is named for George Washington Hill, a secretary of war and secretary of the
navy under the Republic of Texas.
Hockley County Courthouse in Levelland, Texas is named for George Washington Hockley (18021854), Chief of Staff of the
Texas Army during the Texas Revolution and secretary of war of the Republic of Texas.
Hood County Courthouse in Granbury, Texas is named for John Bell Hood (18311879), a Confederate lieutenant general and the
commander of Hood's Texas Brigade.
Hopkins County Courthouse in Sulphur Springs, Texas is named for the family of David Hopkins, an early settler in the future county.
Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas is named for Sam Houston (17931863), general of the Texan Revolution, commander
at the Battle of San Jacinto and later president of the Republic of Texas and senator and governor of the state of Texas.
Howard County Courthouse in Big Spring, Texas is named for Volney Eskine Howard, U.S. Representative from Texas (18491853).
They have a great Veterans Hospital there.
Hudspeth County Courthouse in Sierra Blanca, Texas is named for Claude Benton Hudspeth, a state congressman (19191931),
rancher, and newspaper publisher.
Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville, Texas is named for Memucan Hunt, Jr. (18071856), a secretary of the navy under the
Republic of Texas.
Hutchinson County Courthouse in Stinnett, Texas is named for Andrew Hutchinson, an early attorney in Texas.
Irion County Courthouse in Mertzon, Texas is named for Robert Anderson Irion (18041861), a secretary of state in the
Republic of Texas.
Jack County Courthouse in Jacksboro, Texas is named for brothers Patrick Churchill and William Houston Jack, participants in
the Anahuac Disturbance and veterans of the Texas Revolution.
Jackson County Courthouse in Edna, Texas is named for Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans and the seventh
president of the United States (18291837.
Jasper County Courthouse in Jasper, Texas is named for William Jasper (17501779), an American Revolutionary War hero.
Jeff Davis County Courthouse in Fort Davis, Texas is named for Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate
States of America (18611865).
Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the
United States (18011809). Beaumont means beautiful mountain in French. They have a great fire fighters museum.
The courthouse is Art Deco style.
Jim Hoff County Courthouse in Hebbronville, Texas is named for James Stephen Hogg, the twentieth governor of Texas (18911895).
Jim Wells County Courthouse in Alice, Texas is named for James Babbage Wells Jr., a powerful politician in southern Texas.
Johnson County Courthouse in Cleburne, Texas is named for Middleton Tate Johnson, a Texas Ranger, soldier, and politician.
Jones County Courthouse in Anson, Texas is named for Anson Jones, the fifth president of the Republic of Texas (18441846).
Karnes County Courthouse in Karnes City, Texas is named for Henry Karnes (18121840), a soldier in the Texas Revolution.
Kaufman County Courthouse in Kaufman, Texas is named for David Spangler Kaufman, a Jewish Texas state senator and the second
Jewish member of the United States House of Representatives.
Kendall County Courthouse in Boerne, Texas is named for George Wilkins Kendall, an early journalist and sheep rancher.
Kenedy County Courthouse in Sarita, Texas is named for Mifflin Kenedy, an early rancher in the area.
Kent County Courthouse in Jayton, Texas is named for Andrew Kent, who died at the Battle of the Alamo.
Kerr County Courthouse in Kerrville, Texas is named for James Kerr (17901850), an early colonist in Texas and
soldier in the Texas Revolution.
Kimble County Courthouse in Junction, Texas is named for George C. Kimbell, who died at the Battle of the Alamo.
King County Courthouse in Guthrie, Texas is named for William Phillip King, who died at the Battle of the Alamo.
Kinney County Courthouse in Brackettville, Texas is named for Henry Lawrence Kinney, an unsuccessful land speculator.
Kleberg County Courthouse in Kingsville, Texas is named for Robert Justus Kleberg (18031888), an early German settler and
soldier at the Battle of San Jacinto. His family owned the King Ranch.
Knox County Courthouse in Benjamin, Texas is named for Henry Knox, the first secretary of war of the United States (17851794).
Lamar County Courthouse in Paris, Texas is named for Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, the third president of the Republic of Texas (18381842).
Lamb County Courthouse in Littlefield, Texas is named for George A. Lamb, who died at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Lampasas County Courthouse in Lampasas, Texas in named for the Lampasas River
(Lampasas is Spanish for "lilies")
La Salle County Courthouse in Cotulla, Texas is named for Renι Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (16431687), the French
explorer who traveled through Texas.
Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville, Texas is named for the Lavaca River
(La vaca is Spanish for "the cow").
Lee County Courthouse in Giddings, Texas is named for Robert Edward Lee (18071870), the commanding general of the Confederate
forces during the Civil War.
Leon County Courthouse in Centerville, Texas is named for either: Either Mexican empresario Martνn De Leσn, who founded
Victoria, Texas, or the leσn, a local variety of yellow wolf.
Liberty County Courthouse in Liberty, Texas is name for the county seat, which was named either for the recent success of the
Mexican War of Independence or for Liberty, Mississippi.
Limestone County Courthouse in Groesbeck, Texas is named for the limestone deposits in the region.
Lipscomb County Courthouse in Lipscomb, Texas is named for Abner Smith Lipscomb, justice of the Texas Supreme Court (18461856)
and secretary of state of the Republic of Texas (1840).
Live Oak County Courthouse in George West, Texas is named for the Texas live oak tree under which the petition for a new
county was signed.
Llano County Courthouse in Llano, Texas is named for the Llano River
(Llano is Spanish for "plains").
Loving County Courthouse in Mentone, Texas is named for Oliver Loving (18121867), a cattle rancher and pioneer of the
cattle drive who with Charles Goodnight developed the Goodnight-Loving Trail. Loving County is the least populated county in Texas.
Lubbock County Courthouse in Lubbock, Texas is named for Thomas Saltus Lubbock (18171862), a Texas Ranger and soldier
in the Confederate army.
Lynn County Courthouse in Tahoka, Texas is named for William Lynn, a soldier in the Texas Revolution from Massachusetts
who is believed to have died defending the Alamo.
McCulloch County Courthouse in Brady, Texas is named for Benjamin McCulloch (18111862), veteran of San Jacinto,
Texas Ranger, and Confederate general.
McLennan County Courthouse in Waco, Texas is named for Neil McLennan, an early settler in the future county.
McMullen County Courthouse in Tilden, Texas is named for John McMullen (18321883), an Irish founder of a colony in Texas.
Madison County Courthouse in Madisonville, Texas is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States (18091817).
Marion County Courthouse in Jefferson, Texas is named for Francis Marion (17321795), American Revolutionary War general.
Martin County Courthouse in Stanton, Texas is named for Wylie Martin, a Texian settler and politician.
Mason County Courthouse in Mason, Texas is named for Fort Mason, which was named for either Lt. George T. Mason, killed
during the Mexican-American War in fighting near Brownsville, or for Gen. Richard Barnes Mason.
Matagorda County Courthouse in Bay City, Texas is named for the canebrakes which once grew along the coast (Matagorda
is Spanish for "fat bush").
Maverick County Courthouse in Eagle Pass, Texas is named for Samuel Augustus Maverick (18031870), an early legislator
and rancher near the future county.
Medina County Courthouse in Hondo, Texas is named for the Medina River, named for Spanish engineer Pedro Medina.
Menard County Courthouse in Menard, Texas is named for Michel Branamour Menard, the founder of Galveston, Texas.
Midland County Courthouse in Midland, Texas is named for its county seat, which was named for its location halfway
between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railway (and "Midway, Texas," being already in use).
Milam County Courthouse in Cameron, Texas is named for Benjamin Rush Milam (17881835), an early Texas colonizer and
soldier in the Texas Revolution.
Mills County Courthouse in Goldthwaite, Texas is named for John T. Mills (18171871), an early judge in Texas.
Mitchell County Courthouse in Colorado City, Texas is named for Asa and Eli Mitchell, two early settlers and soldiers
in the Texas Revolution.
Montague County Courthouse in Montague, Texas is named for Daniel Montague, a state senator and early surveyor in the future county.
Montgomery County Courthouse in Conroe, Texas is named for Montgomery, Texas, which in turn was named for Montgomery, Alabama.
Moore County Courthouse in Dumas, Texas is named for Edwin Ward Moore (18101865), commodore of the Texan Navy.
Morris County Courthouse in Daingerfield, Texas is named for William Wright Morris, a legislator and planter in the area.
Motley County Courthouse in Matador, Texas is named for Junius William Mottley, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Nacogdoches County Courthouse in Nacogdoches, Texas is named for its county seat, which was named for the Nacogdoche
Native American tribe.
Navarro County Courthouse in Corsicana, Texas is named for Josι Antonio Navarro (17951871), a leading Tejano participant
in the Texan Revolution and signer of the Texan Declaration of Independence.
Newton County Courthouse in Newton, Texas is named for John Newton (17551780), a veteran of the Revolutionary War.
Nolan County Courthouse in Sweetwater, Texas is named for Philip Nolan (17711801), a mustanger who was killed by Spanish
troops while on a mission into Texas.
Nueces County Courthouse in Corpues Christi, Texas is named for the Nueces River
(Nueces is Spanish for "nuts").
Ochiltree County Courthouse in Perryton, Texas is named for William Beck Ochiltree (18111867), an early settler, judge,
and legislator. It is also the home of John Erickson who wrote the books for children called Hank the Cowdog.
Oldham County Courthouse in Vega, Texas is named for Williamson Simpson Oldham, a Confederate legislator in Texas.
Orange County Courthouse in Orange, Texas is named for an orange grove planted by early settlers at the mouth of the
Sabine River.
Palo Pinto County Courthouse in Palo Pinto, Texas is named for the Palo Pinto Creek
(Palo Pinto is Spanish for "painted stick").
Panola County Courthouse in Carthage, Texas is named for a Native American word for cotton.
Parker County Courthouse in Weatherford, Texas is named for Isaac Parker (18381896), an early legislator in the state.
Parmer County Courthouse in Farwell, Texas is named for Martin Parmer (17781850), an early legislator, judge, and signer
of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Pecos County Courthouse in Fort Stockton, Texas is named for the Pecos River, which was named for the Pecos Pueblo,
which is of unknown etymology.
Polk County Courthouse in Livingston, Texas is named for James Knox Polk, the eleventh president of the
United States (18451849). Our family is also kin to President Polk because of uncle Edward Know Boyd in Bolivar, Tennessee.
Potter County Courthouse in Amarillo, Texas is named for Robert Potter (18001842), secretary of the navy for the
Republic of Texas, and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Amarillo is actually in two counties.
Presidio County Courthouse in Marfa, Texas is named for Presidio del Norte, an eighteenth-century fort and settlement
on the south side of the Rio Grande.
Rains County Courthouse in Emory, Texas is named for Emory Rains (18001878), an early legislator and surveyor of
the future county.
Randall County Courthouse in Canyon, Texas is named for Horace Randal, a Confederate brigadier general.
Reagan County Courthouse in Big Lake, Texas is named for John H. Reagan (18181905), Confederate postmaster general,
Texan governor, and Democrat politician.
Real County Courthouse in Leakey, Texas is named for Julius Real, a rancher and legislator. It is also the home of
Laity Lodge, a Christian retreat center.
Red River County Courthouse in Clarksville, Texas is named for the Red River of Texas.
Reeves County Courthouse in Pecos, Texas is named for George Robertson Reeves, a state legislator and colonel in the
Confederate army.
Refugio County Courthouse in Refugio, Texas is named for its county seat, which was named for the Spanish mission
Nuestra Seρora del Refugio, "Our Lady of Refuge".
Roberts County Courthouse in Miami, Texas is named for John S. Roberts, a signer of the Texan Declaration of
Independence, and Oran Milo Roberts (18791883), the seventeenth governor of Texas.
Robertson County Courthouse in Franklin, Texas is named for Sterling Clack Robertson, a founder of a colony in early Texas.
Rockwall County Courthouse in Rockwall, Texas is named for its county seat, which was named for a submerged stone
wall found by its initial settlers. This is the smallest county in Texas 12 miles square.
Runnels County Courthouse in Ballinger, Texas is named for Hiram Runnels, the ninth governor of
Mississippi (18331835) and planter in Texas.
Rusk County Courthouse in Henderson, Texas is named for Thomas Jefferson Rusk (18031857), a general in the Texas Revolution.
Sabine County Courthouse in Hemphill, Texas is named for the Sabine River, which forms its eastern
border (Sabine is Spanish for "cypress").
San Augustine County Courthouse in San Augustine, Texas is named for Saint San Ja
Presumably, Augustine of Hippo (354430).
San Jacinto County Courthouse in Coldspring, Texas is named for the Battle of San Jacinto, which won Texas
its independence from Mexico.
San Patricio County Courthouse in Sinton, Texas is named for ts former county seat San Patricio de Hibernia,
an Irish colony named for Saint Patrick.
San Saba County Courthouse in San Saba, Texas is named for the San Saba River, discovered on the Catholic feast of Saint Sabbas.
Schleicher County Courthouse in Eldorado, Texas is named for Gustav Schleicher, an early engineer and legislator in Texas.
Scurry County Courthouse in Snyder, Texas is named for William Read Scurry (18211864), a Texas state legislator
and Confederate general.
Shackelford County Courthouse in Albany, Texas is named for Jack Shackelford, a soldier of the Texas Revolution.
A well known King Antonio from San Antonio, Rob Eversberg, is from Albany.
Shelby County Courthouse in Center, Texas is named for Isaac Shelby, a Revolutionary War soldier from Tennessee
and governor of Kentucky (17921796) (18121816).
Sherman County Courthouse in Stratford, Texas is named for Sidney Sherman (18051873), a soldier in the Texas Revolution.
Smith County Courthouse in Tyler, Texas is named for James Smith, a general during the Texas Revolution.
Somervell County Courthouse in Glen Rose, Texas is named for Alexander Somervell, a soldier in the Texas Revolution
and leader of the Somervell Expedition.
Starr County Courthouse in Rio Grande City, Texas is named for James Harper Starr (18091890), a treasurer for the
Republic of Texas and Confederate official.
Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas is named for Alexander Hamilton Stephens, the only vice-president
of the Confederate States of America (18611865).
Sterling County Courthouse in Sterling City, Texas is named for W. S. Sterling, an early rancher, buffalo hunter,
and Native American fighter.
Stonewall County Courthouse in Aspermont, Texas is named for Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (18241863), the
famous Confederate General.
Sutton County Courthouse in Sonora, Texas is named for John Schuyler Sutton, a Texas Ranger and soldier in the
Texas Revolution and Mexican-American War.
Swisher County Courthouse in Tulia, Texas is named for James Gibson Swisher, a soldier of the Texas Revolution.
Tarrant County Courthouse in Fort Worth, Texas is named for Edward H. Tarrant, a general who drove the Native
Americans out of the future county.
Taylor County Courthouse in Abilene, Texas is named for Edward Taylor (18121836), George Taylor (18161836), and
James Taylor (18141836), three brothers who died at the Alamo.
Terrell County Courthouse in Sanderson, Texas is named for Alexander Watkins Terrell, attorney, judge, state legislator,
diplomat, and Confederate cavalry officer.
Terry County Courthouse in Brownfield, Texas is named for Frank Terry, a Confederate colonel and commander of
Terry's Texas Rangers.
Throckmorton County Courthouse in Throckmorton, Texas is named for William Edward Throckmorton, an early
Collin County settler.
Titus County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Texas is named for Andrew Jackson Titus, a state legislator and planter.
Tom Green County Courthouse in San Angelo, Texas is named for Thomas Green (18141864), a Confederate brigadier general.
Travis County Courthouse in Austin, Texas is named for William Barret Travis (18091836), the commander of the
Texan forces at the Alamo. We met Gov. Rick Perry in Austin and he gave Annabelle an award for visiting Every County in Texas.
Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton, Texas is named for the Trinity River, named for the Trinity.
Tyler County Courthouse in Woodville, Texas is named for John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States (18411845).
Upshur County Courthouse in Gilmer, Texas is named for Abel Parker Upshur, the fifteenth secretary of state of the
United States (18431844).
Upton County Courthouse in Rankin, Texas is named for John Cunningham and William Felton Upton, brothers and lieutenant
colonels in the Confederate army.
Uvalde County Courthouse in Uvalde, Texas is named for the Caρσn de Ugalde, a nearby battlefield where Spanish General
Juan de Ugalde won a surprise battle against 300 Apaches.
Val Verde County Courthouse in Del Rio, Texas is named for the Mexican-American War Battle of Val Verde (Val Verde is
Spanish for "green valley").
Van Zandt County Courthouse is Canton, Texas is named for Isaac Van Zandt (18131847), early Texas settler, attorney,
Texas legislator, and diplomat.
Victoria County Courthouse in Victoria, Texas is named for its county seat, which was named for Guadalupe Victoria,
Mexican revolutionary and its first president (18241829).
Walker County Courthouse in Huntsville, Texas is named for Samuel Hamilton Walker (18151847), a Texas Ranger and
soldier in the Mexican-American War.
Waller County Courthouse in Hempstead, Texas is named for Edwin Waller (18001881), a signer of the Texas Declaration
of Independence and the first mayor of Austin, Texas.
Ward County Courthouse in Monahans, Texas is named for Thomas William Ward, a commissioner for the General Land
Office of Texas and mayor of Austin, Texas.
Washington County Courthouse in Brenham, Texas is named for George Washington, the first president of the
United States (17891797). It is also the home of Bluebell Ice Cream. We had to go here twice!
Webb County Courthouse in Laredo, Texas is named for James Webb, who served as secretary of the Treasury,
secretary of State, and Attorney General of the Republic of Texas.
Wharton County Courthouse in Wharton, Texas is named for William Harris Wharton (18021839) and
John Austin Wharton (18281865), brothers and leaders in revolutionary Texas.
Wheeler County Courthouse in Wheeler, Texas is named for Royal Tyler Wheeler, the second Chief Justice of the
Texas Supreme Court.
Wichita County Courthouse in Wichita Falls, Texas is named for the Wichita Native American tribe.
Wilbarger County Courthouse in Vernon, Texas is named for Josiah Pugh (18011845) and Mathias Wilbarger,
brothers and early settlers.
Willacy County Courthouse in Raymondville, Texas is named for John G. Willacy, Texas state senator who was the author
of the bill that established the county.
Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown, Texas is named for Robert McAlpin Williamson, a leader and veteran of the
Battle of San Jacinto.
Wilson County Courthouse in Floresville, Texas is named for James Charles Wilson, a Texas state senator (18511853).
Home of the worlds largest peanut.
Winkler County Courthouse in Kermit, Texas is named for Clinton McKamy Winkler, a judge and Confederate colonel.
Wise County Courthouse in Decatur, Texas is named for Henry Alexander Wise, the future thirty-eighth governor of
Virginia (18561860) who supported the annexation of Texas.
Wood County Courthouse in Quitman, Texas is named for George Tyler Wood, the second governor of Texas (18471849).
Yoakum County Courthouse in Plains, Texas is named for Henderson King Yoakum (18101856), soldier, attorney,
and Texas historian.
Young County Courthouse in Graham, Texas is named for William Cocke Young, early Texas settler, attorney,
sheriff, and United States Marshal.
Zapata County Courthouse in Zapata, Texas is named for Antonio Zapata, a local rancher and colonel of the
short-lived Republic of the Rio Grande.
Zavala County Courthouse in Crystal City, Texas is named for Lorenzo de Zavala (17881836), signer of the
Texas Declaration of Independence and the first Vice-President of the Republic of Texas. They have a
statue to Popeye because they grow so much spinach.
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