Details for First County Courthouse

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5325001724

Data

Marker Number 1724
Atlas Number 5325001724
Marker Title First County Courthouse
Index Entry County Courthouse, First
Address
City Castroville
County Medina
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 511949
UTM Northing 3247550
Subject Codes courthouses
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location City Hall on Fiorella Street, Castroville
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Erected 1854; first permanent courthouse in Castroville, the first seat (1848-1892) of Medina County. When built, structure was on old road to San Antonio. This building took place of temporary office space which County Court had used 6 years. It was built by Joseph Burger and has 18-inch-thick walls of native limestone. Additions to original building include one-story wings on both sides and outside staircase to the second floor. After Hondo became County Seat this building was used as a school; now houses City Hall. 1968

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