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.

LINKS: Gillespie County