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Kenedy County Courthouse
Sarita, Texas |
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1917 Architect - Henry S. Phelps Photos: Robert Deering 9/4/2004 |
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COUNTY ORGANIZED:
1921COUNTY NAMED FOR: John G. Kenedy, son of the founder of the King Ranch.
COUNTY SEATS: One - Sarita.
COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Sarita Kenedy, the daughter of King Ranch founder John G. Kenedy.
COURTHOUSES: One - 1917. Sarita initially served as the county seat for Willacy County and this courthouse was built for that purpose. After Kenedy County was organized in 1921, Ramondville become county seat for Willacy County and Sarita became county seat for Kenedy County.
STANDING: One -1917 Texas Renaissance courthouse that has been altered over the years. However, the building was renovated and restored to it's original appearance in 2010.
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 1917 Courthouse Texas DoT Photo 1939 |
 1917 Courthouse Photo: Robert Deering 1974 |