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| ANDERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE Palestine, Texas (photo - Lori Martin) On a cloudy, cool Spring day, The Travelling Toe and 2 other members of the Day Tripper Divas, took off down I45, then 287 and to arrive at Palestine, Texas. One of the "touristy" things that we did while there was to visit the Anderson County Courthouse. It is very beautiful inside and outside. |
The Anderson County Courthouse was designed in 1913 by the firm of CH Page and Brother in Austin. The courthouse was formally dedicated in 1914. It is built in the Renaissance Revival style and has Greco-Roman porticoes over each of the 4 entrances.
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| Anderson County Courthouse east entrance |
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| Anderson County Courthouse Texas Historical Landmark |
The grounds has mature trees and several park benches for visitors. Also there are memorials and historical markers around the courthouse.
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| marble staircase |
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| marble staircase |
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| marble staircase |
photos - Susan Blaser
Inside the courthouse, is a beautiful circular marble staircase. Marble is featured throughout the building.
The most beautiful part of the courthouse is the atrium showcasing the stained glass dome. When looking up at it one can see a Texas star. On the floor is a painting of the state surrounded by pictures of the abundant Texas wildlife.
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| topographical map of Texas (photo - Susan Blaser) |
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| stained glass done (photo - Terry Jeanson) |
In Palestine over 1,800 buildings and features of buildings in the City have been determined to be so significant that they carry 3 historical designations:
National Register of Historic Places
Texas Historic Landmark
City of Palestine Landmarks
Palestine has more buildings in the National Register of Historic Places than any other Texas city except for Galveston.
The Anderson County Courthouse is beautiful and very well maintained. The Travelling Toe says go see it yourself....it is worth the short drive.
1 comment:
The pictures are lovely.
Ann
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