Stephens County Courthouse

Stephens County Courthouse (HM2E6H)

Location: Breckenridge, TX 76424 Stephens County
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N 32° 45.337', W 98° 54.259'

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This ornate doorway was main entrance of the three-story red sandstone courthouse built here in 1883. Carved into these columns are the names of Architect J.E. Flanders, County Judge E.L. Walker, and three of four commissioners. The fourth was omitted because he objected to the cost of the construction. A large cistern at the rear of the building provided water for the town. When the oil boom of the 1920s attracted more people to this area, and the old structure was replaced by a larger courthouse in 1926, this portal was left as a reminder of the county's pioneer heritage.
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HM NumberHM2E6H
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Year Placed1975
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, February 8th, 2019 at 1:01pm PST -08:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 508962 N 3624199
Decimal Degrees32.75561667, -98.90431667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 45.337', W 98° 54.259'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 45' 20.22" N, 98° 54' 15.54" W
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Area Code(s)254, 940
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 200 W Walker St, Breckenridge TX 76424, US
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