Facts

📍 Region: South Texas Plains / City: Hondo

🗓️ Year Built: 1893 (Modified early 1940s)

🧑‍🎨 Architect: Martin, Byrne & Johnston

🏛️ Architectural Style: Classical Revival, Italianate influences

💎 Unique Details: A striking element of the courthouse today is its pair of massive, fluted limestone columns flanking the main entrance, which reflect the Classical Revival style added during the 1939–42 renovation. These grand columns contrast beautifully with the building’s original Italianate features, creating an eye-catching blend of historic architectural styles.

Why See It?

Set in the heart of Hondo, the courthouse anchors a traditional town square with shops, murals, and small-town life still unfolding around it—offering a truly authentic slice of rural Texas.

Nearby Highlights

🏛️ Medina County Museum: Located in a restored 1893 Southern Pacific Railroad depot.

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