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
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
