National Register of Historic Places

Throckmorton County Courthouse and Jail

Throckmorton, Throckmorton County, Texas

Listed

August 9, 1978

Type

Building

Period

Industrial

Ref No.

78002987

About this property

The Throckmorton County Courthouse and Jail, in Throckmorton, Texas, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It is also a State Antiquities Landmark and a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The courthouse was designed by architects Martin, Byrnes & Johnston and was built in 1890, when the county had only 124 residents. The laying of the cornerstone took place on August 30, 1890. The jail was built in 1893 by Pauly Jail Building & Manufacturing of St. Louis. In 1938, the building was substantially altered. A restoration was started in 2010 and completed in 2015. On this occasion, a large part of the 1930s modifications were undone to restore the original structure: KBL Restoration (a company from Hallsville) carried out extensive work on the building, including the reconstruction of the wooden cupola and the roof as well as the restoration of the doors and windows. Some modern amenities were also added for accessibility. The restored courthouse was rededicated on March 12, 2015. The courthouse is a two-story building with walls of light brown and grey sandstone. National Register of Historic Places listings in Throckmorton County, Texas Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Throckmorton County

Location

Throckmorton, Throckmorton County, Texas

33.17848, -99.17905

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Questions about this property

When was Throckmorton County Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?

Throckmorton County Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 9, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Throckmorton County Courthouse and Jail?

Throckmorton County Courthouse and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Throckmorton County Courthouse and Jail?

The period of significance for Throckmorton County Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the industrial era.

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