Polk County Courthouse - November 25, 2017
Visit the 1923 Polk County Courthouse in Livingston, Texas
The fifth county courthouse and second not made solely of wood
Polk Co. furnished 900 CSA soldiers despite having only 600 voters
The courthouse features classical revival styling with Beaux arts influences
Northward view of the courthouse from Church Street
Cornerstone showing the erected date of 1923
Wall of influential Polk County residents and county history
Closeup of tiled wall of famous Polk County residents and places
Continue around to the northwest corner of the courthouse
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places!
Monument to those who fought in the war over 150 years ago
Same monument with the intersection of Church & Jackson beyond
Thoughts from an earlier time that seem to be changing lately
May the monument remain despite over zealous "political correctness"
West side view of the courthouse from the railroad tracks on Jackson Street
And continue around to the south side on Mill Street
View from across Washington Avenue at Mill Street including the courthouse annex, gazebo and southeast side of the Polk County Courthouse
Zoom in on the 1905 Courthouse Annex, standing with external support
Complete the circle with the gazebo on the south east side