Details for San Saba County Courthouse

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507015199

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Marker Number 15199
Atlas Number 5507015199
Marker Title San Saba County Courthouse
Index Entry San Saba County Courthouse
Address 500 E. Wallace St.
City San Saba
County San Saba
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 526965
UTM Northing 3451305
Subject Codes Neoclassical (architectural style); courthouses
Marker Year 2004
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location San Saba County Courthouse, on building near north entrance
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size RTHL medallion and plate
Marker Text In 1856, the Texas Legislature created and organized San Saba County. A two-story frame courthouse (1857-1878) and later a stone courthouse (1878-1910) on this site served the county and provided space for public gatherings. In 1910, the City of San Saba incorporated, and county residents, spurred by news of a railroad connection, authorized a new courthouse. Alabama architect Walter Chamberlain designed this Classical Revival building, faced in pressed brick and rusticated sandstone. Completed by the time of the first train's arrival in August 1911, it serves as the seat of justice "from the people to the people." Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004

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