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First County Courthouse

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Castroville, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 21' 25.34609000016", -98° 52' 36.82148999988"
 
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    Erected 1854; first permanent courthouse in Castroville, the first seat (1848-1892) of Medina County. When built, structure was on old road to San Antonio. This building took place of temporary office space which County Court had used 6 years. It was built by Joseph Burger and has 18-inch-thick walls of native limestone. Additions to original building include one-story wings on both sides and outside staircase to the second floor. After Hondo became County Seat this building was used as a school; now houses City Hall. 1968

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

First County Courthouse Historical Marker Location Map, Castroville, Texas