Details for Fort Bend County Courthouse
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5157008994
Data
| Marker Number | 8994 |
| Atlas Number | 5157008994 |
| Marker Title | Fort Bend County Courthouse |
| Index Entry | Fort Bend County Courthouse |
| Address | 400 Jackson |
| City | Richmond |
| County | Fort Bend |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 231953 |
| UTM Northing | 3276123 |
| Subject Codes | courthouses; Classical Revival (architectural style); design and construction |
| Marker Year | 1980 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | between 4th & 5th Sts. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | This classical revival building is the fifth courthouse for Fort Bend County, which was organized in 1837. The structure was designed by C. H. Page of Austin and dedicated in 1909. The contractor was the Texas Building Company, also of Austin. Exterior styling features a dome, statue, and cornices of copper. The interior has a 3-story rotunda, mosaic tile floors, and green glazed tile wainscoting. Additions were made to the courthouse in 1935 and 1957. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980 |