Texas' oldest existing courthouse was built in the town of Cora, then the
county seat, in 1856. When the county was partitioned in 1859, Comanche became
the new county seat, and the building was relocated to the southwest corner of
town square.
Workers restoring the park area around Old Cora discovered a water well
hand-dug in 1859 for the courthouse and public use. As part of a beautification
project, the well is lighted so visitors can view the inside through a clear
covering to see how the sides are built and the water in the
bottom.
City: Comanche
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
