Bandera County Courthouse and Jail
Bandera County Courthouse and Jail, Renaissance Revival courthouse and jail in Bandera, Texas.
The Bandera County Courthouse is a three-story limestone building in Renaissance Revival style that rises at the corner of Main and Pecan Street with a central clock tower displaying painted numerals. It continues to house county administrative offices, judicial services, and property tax assessments for the region.
Built in 1890 by San Antonio architect B.F. Trester, the courthouse replaced an earlier two-story stone building that had served as the county seat since 1877. This replacement reflected the growing stability and prosperity of the community at that time.
The building embodies justice for a region that identifies itself as the heart of cowboy culture in Texas. Its grand architecture reflects the importance and prosperity the community placed in this institution.
The building sits at a central location in town at an easily recognizable corner and is straightforward to reach on foot. Keep in mind it remains a working government building, so some areas may not be open to public viewing.
The limestone used in construction came from a local quarry, connecting the building directly to the natural resources of the Texas Hill Country. This roots the structure in the immediate landscape and geology of the area.
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