Historical Marker
Old Gillespie County Courthouse
Historical marker location:
Fredericksburg, Texas
( W. Main and S. Adams)
Marker installed: 1967
Erected 1881-1882 in term of County Judge Wm. Wahrmund and Commissioners J. Dechert, F. Kneese, J. arson and J. P. Mosel. Architect was Alfred Giles.
Native limestone structure is distinctive in fine balance and symmetry. Second courthouse built in county; used until 1939.
Restoration and conversion to library-community hall is gift of Mr. and Mrs. eugene McDermott.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.
The Battle of San Jacinto fought on April 21, 1836, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution, and led to the capture of Santa Anna and the end of the conflict.