Hamilton County Courthouse - July 27th, 2019
Visit the 1886 Hamilton County Courthouse in Hamilton, TX
Originally made in Second Empire Style (like Lampasas)
Remodeled to Classical Style after 1931
Richardsonian Romanesque - crenellated square turrets, round arch windows
The first two courthouses burned down, this one fared better!
Elise promoted Norwegian Emigration to Texas, died in 1895
Ann Whitney was killed by Comanches in 1867 while protecting her students
Comanche indian over one of the courthouse entrances?
Shield with wings around the corner for the same entrance
Spanish Revival style has the mission-inspired tower
Neoclassical - pedimented porticoes supported by classical fluted columns
Dependent for continued prosperity in the future upon almighty God
Cast stone medallions over each of the four secondary entries
The limestone masonry was quarried locally including the corner quoins
The restored Courthouse is an economic revitalization spark to downtown
A very interesting courthouse bringing three different styles together!
Find the cornerstone on the northeast corner of the courthouse
1932 County Judge and County Commissioners are listed on the left
Second cornerstone added during the 1932 remodel
Return in August 2025 for more photos and to venture inside
Lest We Forget the veterans of Hamilton County memorial
A 100 year time capsule has been added since my last visit
Visit on a Thursday and am able to go inside the 2012 restored courthouse
Ground floor center hallway with restoration plaque visible
Walk upstairs to find the courtroom is not in session today
Come forward to the judge's stand & Lady Justice holding the scales of justice
Look back at the empty courtroom with natural light
The County Annex is on the northwest corner of the courthouse square
The County Annex was originally built as the Hamilton National Bank
Farther west down Henry Street is the 1938 Hamilton County Jail
The Jail is the main repository for the County Historical Museum next door