Texas⭐️Historical Landmark •Coryell County Courthouse• An outstanding example of second empire Victorian style, often seen in Texas courthouse design. Erected in 1887 on land donated by early settler R.G. Grant. Architect for this third Coryell County Courthouse was W.D. Dodson; builder Tom Lovell. Limestone and red sandstone blocks were precut were precut to the exact size at quarry, then hauled here by horse-drawn wagons. At each entrance are columns in Roman Corinthian style; and over east entrance is builders mark of an owl. Statues on the roof represent “Justice” noted trials have been held in this building. (1969)