Details for Brooks County Courthouse

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5047000523

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Marker Number 523
Atlas Number 5047000523
Marker Title Brooks County Courthouse
Index Entry Brooks County Courthouse
Address 100 E. Miller St.
City Falfurrias
County Brooks
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 584751
UTM Northing 3011703
Subject Codes buildings; courthouses; design and construction; state officials
Marker Year 1977
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location Brooks County Courthouse, W entrance (facing S. St. Mary's St. / Bus. 281)
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion
Marker Text Created in 1911, Brooks County was named for State Legislator James A. Brooks (1855-1944), who served as the first county judge. Edward C. Lasater, founder of Falfurrias, deeded this courthouse site to the commissioners court. County offices occupied rented quarters before construction of this edifice in 1914. The brick courthouse was designed by San Antonio architect Alfred Giles (1853-1920), who planned numerous public buildings in Texas and Northern Mexico. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977

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