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Bandera County Courthouse

500 Main St, Bandera, TX 78003 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 4:30 PM (county offices). Exterior always visible.
Address
500 Main St, Bandera, TX 78003
Hours
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 4:30 PM (county offices). Exterior always visible.
Best For
Architecture and history
Best time to visitAny weekday for interior access; exterior visible anytime AdmissionFree Getting thereOn Main Street in downtown Bandera

Why people come here

  • Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
  • National Register of Historic Places
  • Free to view
  • Center of the town square

A three-story Renaissance Revival courthouse built in 1890-91 from locally quarried limestone anchoring the public square in downtown Bandera.

The courthouse was designed by San Antonio architect B.F. Trester Jr. and built by contractor E. Huffmeyer. It features a central clock tower with painted clock faces, rusticated cut limestone walls, and arched window openings on the upper floors. The building remains an active county government facility with public offices open on weekdays.

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What You'll Experience

  • Three-story rusticated limestone facade
  • Central clock tower with painted faces
  • Arched windows and period detailing
  • Active public square surrounding the building

Directions

  • Address
    500 Main St, Bandera, TX 78003
  • Parking
    Free parking around the courthouse
  • Google Maps
  • Travel Time
    On Main Street in downtown Bandera

Frequently Asked Questions

Can visitors go inside the Bandera County Courthouse?

Yes. The courthouse is an active government building with public offices open Monday through Friday. Visitors may enter during business hours. The exterior and public square are accessible at any time.

When was the courthouse built?

Construction ran from 1890 to 1891. It was designed by B.F. Trester Jr. and built by E. Huffmeyer using locally quarried limestone. It replaced an earlier 1868 structure.

Is the courthouse a historic landmark?

Yes. It holds both a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designation from the Texas Historical Commission and a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

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