Bosque County: Meridian, Texas

Bosque County Courthouse: Meridan, Texas

The Bosque County courthouse was built in 1886 of local limestone and stucco. It was designed by J. J. Kane of Fort Worth. It was altered dramatically in the 1930's, however, the clock tower an corner peaks were restored through the THC Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program.

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Bosque County Courthouse

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Clock Tower

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas

Hightway View of the Courthouse

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The Courthouse Several Blocks Away

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas From the highway the courthouse towers over other buildings and is a symbol of justice and government for the citizens of Meridan.

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas

Front Facade

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas

Bosque County Courthouse

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Clock Tower

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas

Across the Street

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Lady Justice on the Clock Tower

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Clock Tower

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas

Front Entrance Door

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas

1886 Date on Courthouse Facade

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Rear Entrance to the Courthouse

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas

Stone Carvings on the Courthouse Wall

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas

Texas Historical Commission Marker: Bosque County Courthouse

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas

Blanco County Memorial Honoring 1st Elected Officials

I wonder who put this memorial up?

Texas Historical Commission Marker: Alison Nelson

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas

Downtown Meridan

Bosque County Courthouse, Meridan, Texas