Facts

📍 Region: Piney Woods / City: Marshall

🗓️ Year Built: 1901

🧑‍🎨 Architect: James Riely Gordon

🏛️ Architectural Style: Blends Neo-Classical, Beaux-Arts, and Renaissance Revival 

💎 Unique Details: The four-sided dome features four clock faces and a dozen bronze eagles. On the top of the belfry is a 6-foot-tall winged statue of Lady Justice.

Why See It?

During the holidays, the Harrison County Courthouse lights up—literally—with millions of white lights turning it into the sparkling centerpiece of Marshall’s beloved Wonderland of Lights Festival.

Nearby Highlights

Caddo Lake State Park – A unique East Texas park known for its mysterious bayous, lush cypress swamps draped with Spanish moss, and abundant wildlife.

Photo Gallery

Historic government building with neoclassical architecture and a prominent statue in the foreground, set amidst well-maintained landscaping and vibrant pink flowers.
Statue of Confederate soldier in front of historic courthouse, surrounded by vibrant pink flowers and green bushes, capturing Southern heritage and architecture, part of Kris Cross The Globe travel series.
Historical marker in Marshall, Texas, commemorating the town's founding and significance as a Confederate stronghold, regional marketing hub, and educational center, featuring detailed historical background.
Historic Texas State Capitol building decorated with holiday lights at night, showcasing Texas history and architecture.
Brightly lit historic building with holiday lights and decorations, featuring a statue of a historical figure and a landscaped garden with illuminated flowers, perfect for travel and sightseeing photos.

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