After three previous structures were destroyed by fire, construction on the
present courthouse began in 1884, and the building was dedicated in 1886. The
Victorian building—designed by Waco architect Wesley Clarke Dobson, who designed
nine other Texas courthouses—is constructed of limestone quarried locally at a
cost of $55,555.55. The seal inside marks the exact center of the county.
Junction of U.S. 80/180 and Texas 171/51.
City: Weatherford
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
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
