The first buildings erected on the town square, including the courthouse and
county jail, were constructed of locally milled "rawhide" lumber. These were
replaced in the 1880s and 1890s by structures built of locally quarried
limestone that stand today.
Few changes were made to the buildings of this agricultural county's town
square in the ensuing years. Major restoration began in the early 1970s, and in
1972, the entire square site was the first in Texas to be listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Readers of Texas Highways magazine voted it "Best
Town Square" in 1998.
City: Granbury
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
