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Gillespie County Courthouse
Fredericksburg, Texas |
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1882 Architect - Alfred Giles Photos: Robert Deering 9/3/2013 |
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 1939 County Courthouse |
COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1848
COUNTY NAMED FOR: Capt. Robert A. Gillespie, a hero of the Mexican War
COUNTY SEATS: One - Fredericksburg.
COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Prince Frederick of Prussia, an influential member of the Adelsverein.
COURTHOUSES: Three - 1854, 1882, and 1939.
STANDING: Two -
- The 1882 Italiante limestone courthouse, which now serves as a library.
- The 1939 courthouse is a Modern design built of brick with tile accents.
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 Old Gillespie County Jail Completed - 1885 |
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