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Site of Tarrant County's First Courthouse, Birdville

Haltom City, Tarrant County

Marker Text

First (1849-1856) county seat, Tarrant County, with 80 acres for public use. Courthouse foundation was laid on site donated by G. Akers and W. Norris. After courts upheld--in Walker vs. Tarrant County--vote in bitterly contested 1856 election, Fort Worth became the county seat. (1968).

Marker Details

Address 6000 block Broadway
Location Description 6000 block of Broadway, near Birdville High School, Haltom City
Marker # 4893
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code counties; ghost towns
Latitude, Longitude 32.807131, -97.255661

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