Rains County Courthouse
Emory, Texas
 
 
     
 
 
 Completed - 1908
Architect - Andrew J. Bryan
Photos: Robert Deering 2/1/2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1870

COUNTY NAMED FOR: Emory Rains, an early pioneer who had served in the Congress of the Republic of Texas.

COUNTY SEATS: One - Emory

COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Same as the county.

COURTHOUSES: Three - 1872, 1884, 1908.

STANDING: One - 1908 Texas Renaissance courthouse built of brick and concrete.


   

 
1908 Courthouse
Photo: Robert Deering 1974

RENOVATION: Complete - Rededication October 17, 2010

ADDRESS: 167 Quitman St, Emory, Texas