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First County Courthouse |
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Castroville,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 21' 25.34609000016",
-98° 52' 36.82148999988"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
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
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
First County Courthouse Historical Marker Location Map, Castroville, Texas
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