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HISTORY OF
THE BAYLOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Seymour, Texas
All drawings on this page were drawn by Mark E. Tucker.
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Ingram Perrin Store used as court room from 1879-1884
Drawing by Mark E. Tucker
Ingram Perrin Store used as court room from 1879-1884
Drawing by Mark E. Tucker
Before the courthouse was built, court was held in the Ingram-Perrin store at the corner of McLain and Washington Streets. While holding court, Judge Morris was murdered there, by a saloon keeper.
Corner stone from original 1884 courthouse includes the names of
J.E. Flanders, Architect, from Dallas, Texas
H. S. Melven, County Judge
and County Commissioners
J. W. Tolson, T. P. Reeder, W. B. Irby and J.J. Drew
(This stone lies on the lawn on the West side of the present courthouse)
1884 date from original courthouse
These stones, from near the top of the original building, are located at the North and West entrances to the present day courthouse.
Baylor County Courthouse 1884-1912
Drawing by Mark E. Tucker
Built of native stone, with walls three feet thick, the county's first courthouse was constructed in 1884. In 1912 a dome replaced the original cupola.
1910 photo of Baylor County Courthouse
1910 photo of Baylor County Courthouse
The above painting, by an unknown artist, of the original Baylor County Courthouse is on display in the present courthouse.
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