Historical Marker
Stiles Courthouse
Historical marker location:
SH 137, 19 mi. NW of Big Lake, Stiles, Texas
( on SH 137 about 19 miles northwest of Big Lake)
Marker installed: 1969
Built in 1911 from stone quarried half a mile away. Cost $20,000. Used until 1925 when the county seat moved to Big Lake. For many years after, it was a community center and (for one year) a school.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark--1969.
Texas is known for its barbecue, and one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in the state is Kreuz Market in Lockhart. The restaurant has been in operation since 1900 and is still family-owned.