Well, this is new and different! The courthouse here in Center was built based on the design of an Irish castle. I didn't even know that was a thing, but why not? It definitely makes for a unique courthouse so credit where credit is due. After all the similar ones I've seen, it's always refreshing … Continue reading 246. Center, Shelby County →

I learned something new here within 5 minutes of arrival! There's a statue on the grounds that told me of the existence of the American Plan for town layout. I didn't know such a thing existed and, if I had ever given it any thought, I would have realized such a thing must exist. It … Continue reading 245. San Augustine, San Augustine County →

A suitable courthouse. Not particularly impressive, but it's at least a cut above some of the Sears' catalog courthouses I saw up in the Panhandle. I didn't particularly want to spend much time around here because, well, I've seen bayous before and bayous mean dampness. It's already cold and breezy. Do we have to add … Continue reading 244. Hemphill, Sabine County →

School's out for summer, right? So here's the thing... The place was overrun with muggles. I never saw fewer than 10 at any given time, but there wasn't an event. They were just loitering there: teens, adults, seniors, small families, groups. People would come and go, but the numbers would remain constant. Eventually, I just … Continue reading 243. Lufkin, Angelina County →

This is a different kind of courthouse. I'm not sure exactly what kind of design this would be. It's definitely more modern, but it's also got the same walled feel of a small Spanish town, which makes sense considering the aesthetic of the town. It's definitely a Camino Real looking place with the red brick … Continue reading 242. Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County →

Got a ticket on the way into town from a city cop because I didn't see the sign dropping the speed to 55 mph. Considering how many miles I've driven, I've actually gotten a surprisingly small number of them so I count myself mostly lucky. The courthouse? Again, I like this beautiful beast. This bodes … Continue reading 241. Rusk, Cherokee County →

Again, another lovely courthouse. Will this be a trend for the day? One can hope, no? But you know what I DO know? This cannon was captured from the Union and has pride of place here. Joy... I found this interesting, though. I'm not sure I've ever seen a monument to a Victory ship, much … Continue reading 240. Fairfield, Freestone County →

This is a lovely courthouse to see early in the morning, especially at the start of a long run. Absolutely majestic. I heartily approve of this building. That said, there was a cache waiting right here for me! It's lovely when someone leaves a cache at the courthouse. It saves me so much time and … Continue reading 239. Groesbeck, Limestone County →

I had heard interesting things about this courthouse and, in my humble opinion, it lives up to them.  This old lady is quite a specimen.  As for the town itself, it seems like there is a funky little undercurrent, but it’s trying too hard to be cool.  It feels like if it could be itself … Continue reading 238. Waxahachie, Ellis County →

Alright, I’m impressed.  I don’t know who put this one together, but I think they did an excellent job.  A little too much Confederate crap for my tastes, but then again that’s to be expected at this point, no?  The square had the slightest dash of hipster, but only the lightest sprinkling thereof.  We’re well … Continue reading 237. Cleburne, Johnson County →