| 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 |
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| 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 |
