Facts

📍 Region: South Texas Plains / City: Giddings

🗓️ Year Built: 1899 (Restored 2004)

🧑‍🎨 Architect: James Riely Gordon

🏛️ Architectural Style: Romanesque Revival

💎 Unique Details: Constructed with red brick and accented by rusticated limestone arches and blue granite steps, the three-story building features a cruciform layout and a central clock tower. Situated amidst a residential area rather than a typical commercial square, the courthouse’s location atop a divide between the Colorado and Brazos river basins adds to its unique character.

Why See It?

Located in the heart of Giddings, the 19th century Lee County Courthouse is a striking example of Romanesque Revival architecture. Its presence and elegant symmetry make it one of the most photogenic courthouses in the state.

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