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Medina County Courthouse
Hondo, Texas |
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1892 Architect - Martin, Byrne, & Johnston Photos: Robert Deering 1/25/2004 |
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 1854 Courthouse in Castroville |
COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1848
COUNTY NAMED FOR: The Medina River that runs through the county.
COUNTY SEATS: Two - Castroville and Hondo
COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR:
COURTHOUSES: Two - 1854 in Castroville and 1892 in Hondo.
STANDING: Two -
- 1854 courthouse in Castroville is now the City Hall.
- 1892 courthouse was originally an Italiante-style building. During the late 1930s and early 1940s two annexes were added to the courthouse, indoor plumbing was installed, and the distinctive tower was removed. Extensive interior remodeling was completed in 1988.
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1892 Courthouse in Hondo
Before Modifications
Texas DoT Photo 1939
 1843 Medina County Jail |
Architect - Martin, Byrne, & Johnston The building exterior was restored in 2009 Interior used for county offices |
