Bexar County Courthouse

The Bexar County Courthouse is a historic building in downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Bexar County Courthouse
The Bexar County Courthouse is a historic building in downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Bexar County Courthouse
Bexar County Courthouse
LocationMain Plaza
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Coordinates29°25′25″N 98°29′37″W
Built1891-1896
ArchitectJames Riely Gordon
Architectural styleRomanesque Revival
NRHP reference No.77001426
RTHL No.399
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 29, 1977
Designated RTHL1976

The building was designed by architect J. Riely Gordon, and borders Main Plaza, along with such other architectural landmarks as the Cathedral of San Fernando. The style is Romanesque Revival, and the main material used is red sandstone. Ground was broken for Gordon's structure on August 4, 1891, and the cornerstone was laid December 17, 1892. After several delays, construction was fully completed in 1896. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

The Courthouse currently functions as the county seat of Bexar County.

  • Main Plaza, Cathedral, and Court House, San Antonio, Texas
  • The Courthouse viewed from Main Plaza
  • Another view of the Courthouse
  • Postcard illustration of Bexar County Court House (ca.1896-1907)
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