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First County Courthouse

Castroville, Medina County

Marker Text

Erected 1854; first permanent courthouse in Castroville, the first seat (1848-1892) of Medina County. When built, structure was on old road to San Antonio. This building took place of temporary office space which County Court had used 6 years. It was built by Joseph Burger and has 18-inch-thick walls of native limestone. Additions to original building include one-story wings on both sides and outside staircase to the second floor. After Hondo became County Seat this building was used as a school; now houses City Hall. 1968

Marker Details

Address
Location Description City Hall on Fiorella Street, Castroville
Marker # 1724
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code courthouses
Latitude, Longitude 29.357041, -98.876895

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