Historical Marker
Fort Bend County Courthouse
Historical marker location:
400 Jackson, Richmond, Texas
( between 4th & 5th Sts.)
Marker installed: 1980
This classical revival building is the fifth courthouse for Fort Bend County, which was organized in 1837. The structure was designed by C. H. Page of Austin and dedicated in 1909. The contractor was the Texas Building Company, also of Austin. Exterior styling features a dome, statue, and cornices of copper. The interior has a 3-story rotunda, mosaic tile floors, and green glazed tile wainscoting. Additions were made to the courthouse in 1935 and 1957.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980.