Val Verde County Courthouse Square

Val Verde County Courthouse Square (HMZL0)

Location: Del Rio, TX 78840 Val Verde County
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N 29° 21.575', W 100° 53.862'

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Organized in 1885 from sections of Crockett, Kinney, and Pecos Counties, Val Verde County was named for a Civil War battle in New Mexico which involved Texas Confederate Forces. The growing railroad town of Del Rio was chosen as the seat of Government and Commissioners set up offices in a commercial building on Perry Street, now South Main.

Soon after formation of the county, the Limestone Jail was built here on a corner of the public square. During construction of the courthouse, it provided additional office space. A three-story annex to the building was completed later.

The Limestone Courthouse was constructed at this site in 1887. Architects were A. O. Watson and Jacob Larmour of Austin, designers of Courthouses in Milam and Comanche Counties. Built by the contracting firm of Hood and McLeod, it features classical revival detailing and octagonal corner turrets.

As the area population increased, the buildings were modified to provide for the expansion of services. A separate facility for the Sheriff's office and county prisoners was completed in 1956, and the old jail was remodeled for use by other departments.
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HM NumberHMZL0
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Year Placed1980
Placed ByTexas Historical Commisson
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Date Added Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 2:16pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 315789 N 3249321
Decimal Degrees29.35958333, -100.89770000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 21.575', W 100° 53.862'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 21' 34.50" N, 100° 53' 51.72" W
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Area Code(s)830, 432
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 400-498 Pecan St, Del Rio TX 78840, US
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