4th in County history – Building
began 1892, Completed 1893
Photos courtesy of Jerry Crabtree
2009
Located on
the courthouse at the East door is the historical marker that reads as follows:
“Designed
by Austin architect a. o. Watson, this building is the fourth courthouse for Llano
County. Work on the structure began in 1892 and was completed one year later. The
contractors were j. a. and g. h. Wilson of sulphur springs. The courthouse was
later surrounded by an iron fence, but only the stone foundations remain. Exterior
styling of the building features detailing of sandstone, marble, and granite. Fires
damaged the interior in 1932 and 1952. Recorded Texas
historical landmark 1980. Entered in the national
register of historical places 1977.”
Located on
the north side of courthouse is the polished grayish-white marble cornerstone,
which reads:
“1892 – County
judge, w. s. Maxwell; Commissioners, John Spiess, J.
A. Coursey, J. W. Baker, J. R. Decker; County Clerk, M. M. Hargis; County
Treasurer, G. C. Staples.”