Throckmorton County Courthouse
Throckmorton, Texas
 
 
     
 
 
 Completed - 1890
 Architect - Martin, Byrne, & Johnston
Photos: Robert Deering 3/13/2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1879

COUNTY NAMED FOR: Dr. William Edward Throckmorton, Texas pioneer and father of Texas senator and governor James W. Throckmorton

COUNTY SEATS: One - Throckmorton

COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Same as the county.

COURTHOUSES: Two - 1879 and 1890.

STANDING:  One - 1890 Italiante style courthouse.

         
         
 

1890 Courthouse
Before Modifications
1890 Courthouse After Modifications
Texas DoT Photo 1939
1890 Courthouse
Photo: Robert Deering 2001
NOTE: This building is similar to the abandoned 1891 Stonewall County Courthouse in Rayner, also  by Martin, Byrne, & Johnston.

RENNOVATION: Complete - Rededication March 12, 2015

ADDRESS: 121 N Minter Ave, Throckmorton, Texas
1893 Throckmorton County Jail