Bee County Courthouse - July 9th, 2018
Visit the 1912 Bee County Courthouse in Beeville
The 3rd Bee CC with the first two built in 1861 and 1879
The Goddess of Justice wears no blindfold & points out the time
Small memorial to all war veterans on one memorial
First courthouse with a carrier based aircraft on display
Grand portico w/projecting pediment entry, Corinthian columns & dentils
The Bee County Courthouse is a fine example of the classical revival style
County namesake was secretary of treasury, war & diplomat of Rep of Texas
Pomogranites grow along the Bee County Courthouse
First colonists to the area were massacred by the Commanches in 1836
Lion's holds the chain in its mouth that keeps the patio cover supported
East view of the courthouse from St. Mary's Street
Southeast corner of the courthouse from St. Mary & Houston Streets
Check out the Goddess of Justice's backside . . . nice
Southwest corner of courthouse square has a Blue Star Memorial
Hi-59 is a Blue Star Memorial Highway honoring those who served
West side view from Washington Street w/Justice facing north
Visit the A-4 Skyhawk "The Spirit of Beeville" in the northwest corner
The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was a good and simple aircraft that entered service in 1956 and was used extensively during the Vietnam War
The USS Lexington based aircraft looks great in front of any courthouse
The golden Goddess of Justice viewed from the northwest
Step inside on a Monday to see the courthouse was refurbished in 2006
Head toward the ornate rotunda on the first floor
100 year old tile floor with capital B looks fantastic
Look up towards the dome through the 2nd & 3rd floors balconies
Step outside for a staight-on northside viewing of the Goddess of Liberty
She looks great, her refurbishment is weathering better than the clock face
Find the July 4, 1911 cornerstone behind the bushes before departing
Could have used a Coke after the tour, but alas