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[Third Anderson County Courthouse]

Description: Photograph of the third Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. It is a two-story brick building with stone accents and a taller tower on one corner. There are saddled horses along the fence in the foreground.
Date: 1885~
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Unidentified Man 03461]

Description: Photo of an unidentified man in a wagon in front of a farm house somewhere in Anderson County.
Date: 1900~
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Third Anderson County Courthouse]

Description: In 1885, Palestine, like most of the country, was in the midst of a depression, complicated by a series of railroad strikes, so there was little new construction. However, Anderson County had to have a new courthouse because the old one was literally falling down. And they were determined to have the finest and most up-to-date building that could be constructed. The Architect that was hired was William C. Dodson of Waco and building commenced in June of 1885 after demolition was completed on th… more
Date: 1885~
Partner: Palestine Public Library
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