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Left: Built in 1901, the former Irion
County courthouse is located in the
ghost-town of Sherwood, 35 miles
southwest of San Angelo. It is now
used as a community center for tov
reunions held in June.
Above: The Wise County courthouse,
located in Decatur, was built 1896.
Texas courthouses offer history buffs
and art lovers a variety of experi-
ences. Many opportunities for inex-
pensive weekend or day trips are
available around Tarrant County.
Far left: Hill County’s courthouse,
built in 1890, is in Hillsboro.
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by Jason Palmer
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For the cost of a tank of gas, summer weekenders can travel
back in time in towns around Fort Worth.
Many small and historic locales lie within easy driving distance
along the highways that radiate outward from the DFW area. The
highlights of these towns are the historical county courthouses and
the squares surrounding them.
Granbury, southwest of Fort Worth along U.S. 377, is home to,
arguably, the best-preserved town square in the state. The square
was the first in Texas to be listed in the National Register of
Historic Places (NRHP).
The Hood County Courthouse was constructed in 1890 and
completely renovated in 1959. The clock tower was renovated in
1998. Restaurants and antique shops line the square around the
courthouse. The 1886 Opera House and a 1940s style theatre, also
on the square, are still in use.
South of Fort Worth is Hillsboro, the “Antique Capital of 1-35.”
Over 250 homes have been listed on the NRHP, and more than 200
antique dealers have shops in the downtown area. The Hill County
Courthouse, constructed in 1890, towers over the downtown square.
On Jan. 1, 1993, a fire gutted the building and destroyed the
roof and clock tower. The structure has since been restored to look
exactly as it did in 1890, with all the modern accouterments. Just
around the corner from the courthouse is the Cell Block Museum,
where Elvis spent a night in jail. A Willie Nelson memorabilia
room also is displayed there to honor his contributions to the re-
building of the courthouse.
North of Fort Worth is Denton, home of the University of North
Texas. But in the middle of town stands an award-winning Main
Street historical district. Anchored by the 1913 Denton County
National Bank building and the 1896 Denton County Courthouse,
this area is rich in historical significance.
. The courthouse was restored in 1986 at a cost of $3 million and
is home to the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum.
The exhibits generally center on the historical side of Denton
County with artifacts, photos and weaponry.
A short drive west of Fort Worth along 1-20 takes the traveler to
the town of Weatherford in Parker County. The town is famous for
its annual Parker County Peach Festival held on the second
Saturday in July on the square around the Parker County
Courthouse.
The courthouse was constructed in 1885 at a cost of $55,555.55
and was remodeled in 1985 with peach-colored tiles on the roof and
around the clock tower. Another interesting building in town is the
Pythian House. The Knights of Pythias built the French-style castle
in 1907 as a children’s home.
Any of these four towns can be reached in about an hour from
the metroplex. The historical buildings and sights within them pro-
vide a glimpse into the past. They are a must-see for any history
buff or college student looking for something fun and different to do
with summer weekends.
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