Hamilton County Courthouse and Its History

The Hamilton County Courthouse sits in downtown Hamilton. It was built in 1887. A second phase of work came in 1932. The building blends three styles: Richardsonian Romanesque, Neoclassical, and Spanish Revival.

The Romanesque part has square turrets with notched, castle-like tops. It also has round arch windows. The stone is local limestone. The corners have hand-scribed detailing.

The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It also carries a State Antiquities Landmark designation and a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark marker. Those are three separate honors.

The Texas Historical Commission runs a program that helps restore old courthouses across Texas. More details are at thc.texas.gov.