Fort Bend County Courthouse
This classical revival building is the fifth courthouse for Fort Bend County, which was organized in 1837. The structure was designed by C. H. Page of Austin and dedicated in 1909. The contractor was the Texas Building Company, also of Austin. Exterior styling features a dome, statue, and cornices of copper. The interior has a 3-story rotunda, mosaic tile floors, and green glazed tile wainscoting. Additions were made to the courthouse in 1935 and 1957. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
29.5817° N, 95.7618° W
Where to Find It
between 4th & 5th Sts.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar Richmond
- <0.1 mi NE Constantine W. Buckley Richmond
- <0.1 mi NW The McFarlane House Richmond
- <0.1 mi N St. John's United Methodist Church Richmond
- 0.1 mi S Moore Home Richmond
- 0.1 mi NW Early Courthouse Square Richmond