Historical MarkerCass County Courthouse
Linden · Cass County · Dedicated 1967 · THC Atlas #5067009812
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Marker Inscription
When county was organized, 1846, courthouse was in Jefferson (now in Marion County, created from Cass in 1860). Linden was made county seat, 1852; a frame courthouse was built here, 1853. This brick structure, begun in 1860, was not completed until after the Civil War ended in 1865. It cost $9,877.00. It was enlarged in 1900 and 1917. After a fire in 1933, third floor was added. Courthouse now is valued at $1,000,000.00. Site of early work of 20th century U. S. Congressman Wright Patman and Texas Supreme Court Justice Ralph Hicks Harvey. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
About this site
Cass County Courthouse is a historical marker in Linden, Cass County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in Cass County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 45 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.0114, -94.3650 near Linden. The nearest cataloged historic site is Civilian Conservation Corps at Linden (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mockingbird Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill School, and Salem II.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5067009812. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
