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Matagorda County Courthouse
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1965 Matagorda County courthouse, Bay City Texas

The 1965 Matagorda County courthouse with its modern, radiator-like striations. Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, September 2005

The current Matagorda County Courthouse was built in 1965 in the architectural style popular at that time.

Architect - Rusty, Martin & Vale
Style - Modern
Material - Concrete

Matagorda County has had four courthouses:
1849, 1895, 1928, 1965

Former Matagorda County courthouse vintage building

The 1928 (former) Matagorda County Courthouse

1939 photo courtesy TXDoT

A mural of the Matagorda County courthouse

Outdoor staircase with a 1895 Matagorda County Courthouse mural. TE Photo, 2000

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Matagorda County Courthouse County Seat - Bay City, Texas

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Matagorda County Courthouse
County Seat - Bay City, Texas

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