Llano County Courthouse – Llano
Jacob Larmour and A. O. Watson of Austin designed the Romanesque Revival courthouse, completed in 1892.Unlike most Texas courthouses, the tower is situated on the northeast corner of the front facade rather than in the center of the building.The courthouse was rededicated on June 15, 2002.
The Texas courthouse…historical center of the community
Home to more historic courthouses than any other state, Texas has 234 structures over 50 years old. 70
of those are 100 years in age, with another 20 soon to join them. For over a century, the courthouse has
been the center of most Texas communities, hosting proceedings in law, meetings of government and
general communal gatherings.
What is the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program?
The Texas Historical Commission founded the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program in 1999
to stem the widespread deterioration of Texas’ county courthouses, long the cultural and communal centers
of their towns and cities. The program encourages communities to support the refurbishment and
preservation of these historical assets while matching those efforts with partial grants. The program has
been successful, and we will be sharing some of these successes with you through our “Courthouse of
the Month” program.
Why is it necessary?
The county courthouse has a unique place in the Texas community as a cultural focal point. The historical
structures that still stand today are as varied and colorful as the communities that support them. To
lose them would be to lose a slice of Texas culture. But the cost of refurbishing and maintaining these
structures is not insignificant. Help is needed on many fronts.
What can you do?
If you believe that the courthouses of Texas are cultural icons worthy of preserving, there are many ways
to help, financial and otherwise. Start by clicking here TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION. Spread the
word, and let others know that Texas’ courthouses are worth preserving.
