National Register of Historic Places

Bexar County Courthouse

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Listed
August 28, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77001426

About this property

The Bexar County Courthouse is a historic building in downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The building was designed by architect James Riely Gordon, and borders Main Plaza, along with such other architectural landmarks as the Cathedral of San Fernando. The style is Romanesque Revival, and the main material used is red sandstone. Ground was broken for Gordon's structure on August 4, 1891, and the cornerstone was laid December 17, 1892. After several delays, construction was fully completed in 1896. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The Courthouse currently functions as the county seat of Bexar County. In the years of 1870-1910, almost every town in Texas had built a courthouse. The Bexar County Courthouse is the largest and oldest courthouse that is still operating in Texas.

Location

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
29.42322, -98.49351

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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1835Early Republic
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Questions about this property

When was Bexar County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Bexar County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Bexar County Courthouse?

Bexar County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bexar County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Bexar County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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