[Palo Pinto County Courthouse]

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Photograph of the Palo Pinto County Courthouse in Palo Pinto, Texas. The building is comprised of stone blocks and two levels of long windows. Chimneys can be seen on its left side and right forward corners. A belfry rises from the center of the building. Several men can be seen sitting on a wooden fence or a horse-drawn wagon in front of the courthouse.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. 1890~.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2013 and was provided by the Palo Pinto County Historical Association to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 395 times. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Palo Pinto County Historical Association

The Palo Pinto County Historical Association is a nonprofit that documents and preserves materials regarding county history since 1890. It is comprised of county commissioners court members and commission-nominated delegates. The Association contains four committees: History Appreciation, Marker, Archaeology, and Oral History.

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Description

Photograph of the Palo Pinto County Courthouse in Palo Pinto, Texas. The building is comprised of stone blocks and two levels of long windows. Chimneys can be seen on its left side and right forward corners. A belfry rises from the center of the building. Several men can be seen sitting on a wooden fence or a horse-drawn wagon in front of the courthouse.

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm.

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Handwritten note on back reads "Copy by -" next to a stamp that indicates the photographer and the date "Oct 20 1976."

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Rescuing Texas History, 2013

The 2013 edition of Rescuing Texas History brings together thousands of items that reflect the history and preserve the legacy of the Texas of the past. They include photographs, letters, and more.

Palo Pinto County Album

In an effort to document as much of the history held by people with ties to the county, this album was created to accommodate those who wish to contribute their items of historical value, no matter how small the collection.

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  • 1890~

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  • June 24, 2014, 7:23 a.m.

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[Palo Pinto County Courthouse], photograph, 1890~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth427224/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Palo Pinto County Historical Association.

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