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Burnet County Courthouse
Burnet, Texas |
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1936 Architect - Willis Enviornmental Engineering Photos: Robert Deering 9/3/2013 |
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COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1852
COUNTY NAMED FOR: David G. Burnet
, president of the provisional government of the Republic of Texas.COUNTY SEATS: One - Hamilton, which was renamed Burnet in 1858.
COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Same as county.
COURTHOUSES: Three - 1854, 1874 and 1936. The 1854 courthouse was presumed burned by cattle thieves to destroy brand records.
STANDING: One -1936 Modern structure made of granite and constructed with WPA funds.
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 1936 Courthouse Texas DoT Photo 1939 |
 1936 Courthouse Photo: Robert Deering 1974 |
 Burnet County Jail Completed in 1884 |
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