Marker Inscription
A dwelling before county organization, 1856. Served as courthouse in town of Cora until 1859, when Comanche became the county seat; then reverted to use as a residence. Moved here and restored by Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Burks.
Historical Marker
First Comanche County Courthouse
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About this site
First Comanche County Courthouse is a historical marker in Comanche, Comanche County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 47 historical markers documented in Comanche County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 80 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.8998, -98.6055 near Comanche. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fleming Oak (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include General Ashbel Smith, C.S.A., Indian Raid in Comanche, and Old Cora Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5093001722. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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