Deaf Smith courthouse, 1910.

Brick with marble veneer and interior. Second marble courthouse built in U.S.

Cost was $125,000. After hotly-contested bond issue election, Judge John Slation and Winners paraded Main Street behind the band.
Recorded Texas historic landmark – 1965
 

Four story brick courthouse constructed of Georgia marble veneer. The building was the second marble courthouse built in the U.S.

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1961 - windows replaced, ceilings lowered, water cooled HVAC; some wiring replaced, courtroom balcony removed, incompatible jail built in front and part of front steps removed.

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Deaf Smith Courthouse, 1910. Brick with marble veneer and interior. Second marble courthouse built in U.S. Cost was $125,000. After hotly-contested bond issue election, Judge John Slaton and winners paraded down Main Street behind the band. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.

Deaf Smith County
Formed from Young and Bexar Territories
Created – August 21, 1876
Organized – October 3, 1890

Named in honor of
Erastus “Deaf” Smith
1787-1837

Came to Texas in 1821
Rendered valuable service as a scout and
Spy during the Texas Revolution
and was conspicuous for his bravery
in the Battle of San Jacinto

County seat, La Plata
Frequently called Grenada, 1890-1898
Herferford, since 1899
 

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