Crockett County Courthouse, Historic courthouse in Ozona, Texas.
The Crockett County Courthouse is a government building featuring Second Empire architecture with distinctive mansard roofs and symmetrical facades constructed from local stone. The structure displays ornamental details typical of early 1900s county seats and remains functionally intact for modern judicial use.
Architect Oscar Ruffini designed and completed the building in 1902 as the seat of government in western Texas. Its construction strengthened Ozona's role as a regional administrative center during the early expansion of the county.
The building anchors the town center and represents the importance of government institutions in rural Texas communities. People gather here for court business, making it a functional gathering point that connects residents to the broader legal system.
The courthouse is located on Avenue D near 11th Street in the downtown area and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that it remains an active judicial facility with access limited to court proceedings and administrative business during operating hours.
The courthouse was inscribed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, making it one of the first Texas county courthouses to receive this recognition. This early designation reflects how its architectural design was valued well before similar structures in the region gained comparable protection.
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