When the original courthouse burned in 1885, the smoke had scarcely died away
before there was a contract to erect a new one. Completed in 1887, the "new"
courthouse was built of slate bricks handmade near the site. The courthouse is
one of the oldest such buildings in Texas.
Four jails are still standing: three on the courthouse square and the current
one on Texas 7. The oldest, made along with the courthouse, was built in 1887.
The next one was built in 1913, followed by the third in 1974, which now houses
county offices. The present jail was built in 1994.
City: Centerville
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Samuell Farm
City: Mesquite
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Padre Island National Seashore
City: Corpus Christi
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
