Lavaca County Courthouse - June 23rd, 2018
Visit the 1897 Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville
The Grand Old Lady on the Square
Walk to the west side in shadow viewed from Main Street
Fantastic archways split the year built into two two stately shields
Continue around to the north side viewed from 2nd Street
Built with impressive plumbing for her time in the 19th century
The east side is in full sun as viewed from La Grange Street
Made of brown sandstone and grey stone shipped by rail from Mill County
The 170 foot tall clock tower can be seen for miles away
Gazebo provides outstanding photography opportunities for every occasion
The last of Heiner's 12 built courthouses of which six still exist
The 7 foot tall Seth Thomas clock still announces the correct time
The lower tower windows are two stories tall
Town originally Hidesville (buffalo hide), renamed for Mrs. Hallet's store
5th Lavaca County Courthouse and 3rd built in Halletsville since 1852
The courthouse was fully restored in 2003
Find the civil war obelisk in the southwest corner of the square
In memory of the Lavaca County residents who fought in the civil war
A larger memorial to Lavaca County residents to those who fell in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam
1897 in roman numerals proudly displayed in extravagant font
With incredible Romanesque arches all sides of the courthouse
The courthouse beckons you to visit . . . alas on a weekday
Even the movie theater across the street thinks it is too incredible!