Facts

📍 Region: Piney Woods / City: Paris

🗓️ Year Built: 1917 (Restored 2005)

🧑‍🎨 Architect: Sanguinet & Staats

🏛️ Architectural Style: Classical and Romanesque Revival

💎 Unique Details: Designed in a rare mix of Classical and Romanesque Revival styles, the courthouse features arched granite entrances, stately columns, and a dramatic two-story courtroom that has been carefully restored to its original glory. It’s also one of the few courthouses in Texas to incorporate a surviving 19th-century records vault into a modern rebuild.

Why See It?

A comprehensive restoration revitalized the courthouse, removing non-historic modifications and restoring original features like the two-story courtroom, balcony, and decorative plasterwork. This project earned accolades, including the Historic Restoration Award from Preservation Texas, highlighting its commitment to preserving historical integrity.

Nearby Highlights

Eiffel Tower – A playful nod to its namesake, Paris, France, this 65-foot-tall replica is topped with a bright red cowboy hat, making it a unique photo opportunity.

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