Court House

Building erected in 1887.  When Brewster County was created.  Served Buchel and Foley Counties until these areas were added to Brewster County.  Courthouse square still is community center for various events.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark—1965

County named for Texas Confederate

Colonel Henry P. Brewster

1816-1884

South Carolinian came to Texas 1836—Attorney General, State of Texas 1847-49.  When south seceded he was instrumental in recruiting post office personnel, gathering property, arms, munitions of war from Texas, for the Confederacy.  Appointed Adjutant and Inspector General under General Albert S. Johnston.  Assigned special duty under General John B. Hood – Buried 60 fathoms deep in the Gulf of Mexico at his request.

A memorial of Texans who served the confederacy

Erected by the state of Texas - 1963