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Goliad County Courthouse

Goliad, Goliad County

Marker Text

Built 1894. Cost $67,888.95. Limestone and brick from 1870 courthouse were used in this, the fourth one built since county's creation in 1836. Used as hospital after 1902 cyclone. A 1942 storm tore off central clock tower. Enlarged in 1964. Preserving carved staircases, walnut wainscots. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1964.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Courthouse Square, S. Market Street, Goliad
Marker # 2204
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type 14" x 9" Plate & Medallion
Code courthouses; design and construction
Latitude, Longitude 28.665417, -97.392368

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