Facts

📍 Region: Hill Country / City: Blanco

🗓️ Year Built: 1886

🧑‍🎨 Architect: F. E. Ruffini

🏛️ Architectural Style: Second Empire with Italianate influences

💎 Unique Details: It’s one of the finest examples of Second Empire-style architecture in Texas, with its signature mansard roof, dormer windows, and central clock tower.

Why See It?

Set in the heart of downtown Blanco, the Old Blanco courthouse anchors a lively square with shops, restaurants, and the nearby Blanco State Park—making it a perfect stop on a Hill Country day trip.

Nearby Highlights

Blanco State Park – The park’s clear, cool waters are ideal for swimming, tubing, canoeing, and kayaking.

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