Marker Inscription
Erected 1854; first permanent courthouse in Castroville, the first seat (1848-1892) of Medina County. When built, structure was on old road to San Antonio. This building took place of temporary office space which County Court had used 6 years. It was built by Joseph Burger and has 18-inch-thick walls of native limestone. Additions to original building include one-story wings on both sides and outside staircase to the second floor. After Hondo became County Seat this building was used as a school; now houses City Hall. 1968
About this site
County Courthouse, First is a historical marker in Castroville, Medina County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Medina County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 112 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3586, -98.8769 near Castroville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Haller, Louis, House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House, Castro, Henri, Site of the Homestead of, and Dolch-Hans Compound.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5325001724. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
