Brooks County Courthouse (Falfurrias, Texas)

Brooks County Courthouse
Brooks County Courthouse
Brooks County Courthouse
Brooks County Courthouse
Location 100 E. Miller St.,
Falfurrias, Texas
Coordinates 27°13′32″N 98°8′38″W / 27.22556°N 98.14389°W / 27.22556; -98.14389Coordinates: 27°13′32″N 98°8′38″W / 27.22556°N 98.14389°W / 27.22556; -98.14389
Area 2.4 acres (0.97 ha)[1]
Built 1914 (1914)
Built by Westlake & Mizell
Architect Alfred Giles
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP reference # 12000193[2]
RTHL # 523
Significant dates
Added to NRHP April 10, 2012
Designated RTHL 1977

Brooks County Courthouse is located in Falfurrias, in the U.S. state of Texas. The structure was designed by Alfred Giles in 1914 in the Classic revival style. Prior to the erection of the brick county courthouse, local government housed itself in rented space. The courthouse was named a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1977.[3] Renovation began on the courthouse in 2006.[4]

Judge James A. Brooks, who spearheaded the building of the courthouse, was honored at the structure's opening ceremonies. Two cornerstones were laid on October 29, 1914. On November 5, opening day was celebrated with a public picnic and a parade led by the local high school band.[5]

Brooks County was named after Judge Brooks, who was also a captain in the Texas Rangers.[6]

The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 2012.

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References

  1. ↑ Hammons, Carlyn (April 10, 2012). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Brooks County Courthouse" (PDF). National Park Service. p. 16. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 4/09/12 through 4/13/12". National Park Service. April 30, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  3. ↑ "THC-RTHL". Texas Historical Commission. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  4. ↑ "RE-Falfurrias Courthouse". Texas Escapes. Blueprints For Travel, LLC. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  5. ↑ Spellman, Paul N (2007). Captain J.A. Brooks: Texas Ranger. Univ of North Texas. pp. 190, 192. ISBN 978-1-57441-227-7.
  6. ↑ Kelsey, Mavis Parrott; Dyal, Donald H; Thrower, Frank (2007). The Courthouses of Texas. Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 978-1-58544-549-3.
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