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Bandera County Courthouse
The courthouse was designed by San Antonio architect B.F. Trester Jr. and built by contractor E. Huffmeyer. It features a central clock tower with painted clock faces, rusticated cut limestone walls, and arched window openings on the upper floors. The building remains an active county government facility with public offices open on weekdays.
Why people come here
Before you go
The courthouse is an active government building at 500 Main Street. The county website does not publish tourist hours or a general interior-visitation policy for this historic building.
Good to know
Can visitors go inside the Bandera County Courthouse?
Yes. The courthouse is an active government building with public offices open Monday through Friday. Visitors may enter during business hours. The exterior and public square are accessible at any time.
When was the courthouse built?
Construction ran from 1890 to 1891. It was designed by B.F. Trester Jr. and built by E. Huffmeyer using locally quarried limestone. It replaced an earlier 1868 structure.
Is the courthouse a historic landmark?
Yes. It holds both a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designation from the Texas Historical Commission and a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
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