Tyler County Courthouse

Tyler County Courthouse (HMV0H)

Location: Woodville, TX 75979 Tyler County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 46.512', W 94° 24.93'

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After the creation of Tyler County in 1846 and the subsequent selection of Woodville as a county seat, this block was set aside for use as the courthouse square and the first courthouse was completed by February 1849. In November 1890, the Tyler County commissioners court, with county judge Henry West presiding, elected to build a new center of county government and authorized the sale of bonds to finance the construction.

The Corpus Christi architectural firm of Glover and Hodges designed the new courthouse in typically eclectic Victorian-era fashion, incorporating elements of the Second Empire, Gothic and Mediterranean style. Despite problems during construction in 1891, contractors M.A. McKnight and McKnight completed the courthouse in early 1892. In 1935-1937 the county undertook a massive courthouse remodeling project with Works Progress Administration funds. Efforts to modernize the building at this time resulted in the removal of its more high style elements and the construction of a rear addition. Character-defining features from the original design, such as the windows and central tower remain, however.

The Tyler County courthouse stands as a symbol of county government and a center of public and governmental activities. Its evolution from original design to current appearance is a part of the county's history and the building's service to the people of Tyler County.

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HM NumberHMV0H
Series This marker is part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series
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Marker Number12432
Year Placed2000
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 1:27am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 364545 N 3405545
Decimal Degrees30.77520000, -94.41550000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 46.512', W 94° 24.93'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 46' 30.72" N, 94° 24' 55.80" W
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Area Code(s)409
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 104 W Bluff St, Woodville TX 75979, US
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