Presidio County Courthouse, County courthouse in Marfa, United States.
The Presidio County Courthouse displays Second Empire style architecture with a central dome, decorative brackets, and intricate Victorian woodwork throughout its five floors.
The courthouse, constructed in 1886 by architect Alfred Giles, represents a period of substantial development in Texas during the late nineteenth century.
The building acts as a central location for legal proceedings and local government operations while embodying the architectural heritage of West Texas.
Visitors can reach the observation level via elevator during operating hours from Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 4:30 PM.
The courthouse dome features a Statue of Justice without its traditional scales, following an incident involving a local cowboy in the 1890s.
Location: Marfa
Inception: 1886
Architects: Alfred Giles
Architectural style: Second Empire style, Italianate architecture
Address: Public Square
GPS coordinates: 30.31333,-104.02222
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:47
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