Colorado County Courthouse, Neoclassical county courthouse in Columbus, Texas
The Colorado County Courthouse is a government building at 400 Spring Street in Columbus, Texas, built in 1890 in a combination of Classical Revival and Italianate styles. Its central bell tower was replaced before 1939 by a domed Tiffany-style skylight over the interior.
Built in 1890, this is Colorado County's fourth courthouse, designed by Houston architect Eugene T. Heiner, who planned at least nine other Texas courthouses. Its original central bell tower was replaced before 1939 by a domed Tiffany-style skylight. It joined the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 1976, and a 2013 renovation restored its historic colors.
The courthouse remains the working seat of Colorado County government, so court sessions and county business still bring people to 400 Spring Street. Its 2013 renovation restored the building's historic paint colors, a change residents can see on the exterior and in the public halls.
The building is accessible on weekdays when offices and courtrooms are in operation, allowing you to explore public areas. It helps to arrive early in the day to see the interior halls and grounds when there is less activity.
The central bell tower was removed before 1939 and replaced by a domed Tiffany-style skylight, so the roof line visitors see today differs from the 1890 design. The 2013 renovation restored historic paint colors throughout the building.
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