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Fort Bend County Courthouse

Richmond, Fort Bend County

Marker Text

This classical revival building is the fifth courthouse for Fort Bend County, which was organized in 1837. The structure was designed by C. H. Page of Austin and dedicated in 1909. The contractor was the Texas Building Company, also of Austin. Exterior styling features a dome, statue, and cornices of copper. The interior has a 3-story rotunda, mosaic tile floors, and green glazed tile wainscoting. Additions were made to the courthouse in 1935 and 1957. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Marker Details

Address 400 Jackson
Location Description between 4th & 5th Sts.
Marker # 8994
Dedicated 1980
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code courthouses; Classical Revival (architectural style); design and construction
Latitude, Longitude 29.58612, -95.767228

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