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Aransas County Courthouse
Rockport, Texas |
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1956 / Demolished - 2018 Architect - Lynn A. Evans Photo: Robert Deering 6/26/2015 |
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| The 1956 Courthouse was badly damaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and subsequently demolished in March 2018. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in April 2022 for a new Courthouse, City Hall and Community building complex. It is expected that the new courthouse will be ready in early 2024. Updated photos to come at a later date. SITE PLAN IMAGES |
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 1889 Courthouse Architect - J. Riely Gordon Texas DoT Photo 1939 |
COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1871
COUNTY NAMED FOR: The name Aransas came from the Rio Nuestra Senora de Aranzazu, which has its origin in an estate in Spain.
COUNTY SEATS: One - Rockport.
COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Rockport's name is geographically descriptive and refers to a ledge of rock near the Gulf of Mexico.
COURTHOUSES: Two - 1889 and 1956 with a 1983 addition.
STANDING: None - New courthouse is under construction.
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1956 Courthouse
Photo: Robert Deering 1974