Fayette County Courthouse, cornerstone detail
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. Detail of the cornerstone, "Fayette County, April 9th 1891, J.R. Gordon, Architect, Martin Burns & Johnsen, Builders." There is also a masonic symbol, "La Fayette Lodge, No. 34, A.F. & A.M., A. L. 5891."
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Fayette County Courthouse, detail of stonework.
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. Detail of stonework, which includes Belton white limestone, blue sandstone quarried near Muldoon, and Red Pecos sandstone.
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Fayette County Courthouse, detail of windows
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. Detail of windows
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Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange, meridian stone, "Fayette Co. Meridian, erected A.D. 1878"
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Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange, base of lamp post: "County Heritage: Fayette County was settled by members of the Old Three-Hundred, and creted from Bastrop and Colorado Counties. It was named for the Marquis de LaFayette, and the county seat for his chateau in France. With dedication and perserverance, our forefathers gave the county its rich heritage and a prominent place in history. The Mier Expedition and Dawson's Company contributed to its early historical background, and the remains of these courageous men now lie on monument hill. The county has contributed many of its young men to keep the peace of this great nation, and this edifice will stand as a monument to their loyalty, courage, and sacrifice.".
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Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange, base of lamp post: "County Officials, 1838. Chief Justice, Andrew Rabb; County Clerk, David S. Kornegay; Sheriff, John Breeding; Tax Assessor, Michael R. Goheen; County Surveyor, Thomas Green; Coroner, Socrates Darling; District Clerk, Jerome B. Alexander".
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Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange, base of lamp post: "Fayette County, Texas, Created by an act of congress, Republic of Texas, December 14, 1837".
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Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange, base of lamp post: "Lost Pine Tree. "I dedicate this tree to the people of Fayette County, their historic past, ambitious present, and glorious future." Lady Bird Johnson, July 7, 1867. Through the efforts of congressman J.J. "Jake" Pickle, 10th Congressional District and others, the above dedication was made possible."
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Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange, base of lamp post: "County Commissioners Court, 1967, County Judge, Ike J. Petras; Commissioners: Gunther Behrens, Precinct 1; Clinton P. Krause, Precinct 2; Eddie Zouzalik, Precinct 3; Henry Dittrich, Precinct 4 ".
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Fayette County Courthouse grounds, the Dawson Memorial
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Fayette County Courthouse grounds in La Grange. The Dawson Memorial, "Mier Prisoners"
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Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth28377/