The Corpus Christi architectural firm of Glover and Hodges designed the new courthouse in typically eclectic Victorian-era fashion, incorporating elements of the Second Empire, Gothic and Mediterranean style. Despite problems during construction in 1891, contractors M.A. McKnight and McKnight completed the courthouse in early 1892. In 1935-1937 the county undertook a massive courthouse remodeling project with Works Progress Administration funds. Efforts to modernize the building at this time resulted in the removal of its more high style elements and the construction of a rear addition. Character-defining features from the original design, such as the windows and central tower remain, however.
The Tyler County courthouse stands as a symbol of county government and a center of public and governmental activities. Its evolution from original design to current appearance is a part of the county's history and the building's service to the people of Tyler County.
| HM Number | HMV0H |
|---|---|
| Series | This marker is part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series |
| Tags | |
| Marker Number | 12432 |
| Year Placed | 2000 |
| Placed By | Texas Historical Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 1:27am PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 15R E 364545 N 3405545 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 30.77520000, -94.41550000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 30° 46.512', W 94° 24.93' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 30° 46' 30.72" N, 94° 24' 55.80" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 409 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 104 W Bluff St, Woodville TX 75979, US |
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