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The 1911 San Saba County Courthouse
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, December, 2007 |
The
Present San Saba County Courthouse
- San Saba, Texas
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Date
- 1911
Architect - Chamberlin & Co.
Material - Brick and sandstone
Location - US 190 and Live Oak St.
This 1911 is in the style known
as Texas Renaissance. In fact, the Late Williard Robinson, called it the archetype
of the style – according to Courthouses of Texas by Mavis Kelsey and Donald
H. Dyal.
Photographer's Note:
The courthouse in San Saba is one
of the few courthouses in Texas with a statement ("From the people to the
people") carved over its entrances. The architect of this courthouse, Walter
Chamberlain, also designed the Deaf
Smith County courthouse in Hereford
which was built in 1910. - Terry
Jeanson
San
Saba County Courthouse Historical Marker
San
Saba County 1936 Centennial Marker |
The
1911 San Saba County Courthouse as it appeared in 1939
Photo courtesy TXDoT |
San Saba County Courthouse historical marker
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, December, 2007 |
The 1911 San Saba County Courthouse
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, December, 2007 |
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"This memorial to the pioneer citizens of San Saba County sits on the northwest
corner of the courthouse lawn." - Terry
Jeanson photo, 2007 |
1936
Centennial Marker
On US 190 E
San
Saba CountyFormed
from Bexar County; created February 1, 1856; organized May 3, 1856. The river
traversing the region, the mission erected near by in 1757, and later the county
and county seat were given the name of an early saint, whose name in Spanish is
Saba. | |
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