Facts

📍 Region: South Texas Plains / City: Karnes City

🗓️ Year Built: 1894 (Remodeled 1924, Restored 2000s)

🧑‍🎨 Architect: John Cormack

🏛️ Architectural Style: Romanesque Revival

💎 Unique Details: It features a distinctive four-story clock tower with elaborate ornamental details.

Why See It?

This elegant courthouse is a hidden gem of South Texas—combining refined architecture with the charm of a quiet rural square. The use of local limestone not only roots the building in its landscape but also gives it a warm, sunlit glow that changes throughout the day—making it especially striking for photography.

Nearby Highlights

👻 Helena Ghost Town – A historic ghost town in Karnes County, Texas, offers a glimpse into the state’s frontier past. Once known as the “toughest town on earth” during the mid-19th century.

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