Polk County Courthouse Completed in 1924, this is the fifth courthouse to serve Polk County. Citing "lack of space and modern conveniences," the Commissioners Ccourt hired the Houston architectural firm of McLelland & Fink to design their new building. Contractor Isaac Young completed demolition of the 1884 courthouse by July 1923, and the first court meetings were held in this building by the fall of 1924. Designed to include an auditorium, library, American Legion hall and post office, which were replaced in later years by administrative and judicial offices, the Polk County Courthouse features Classical Revival styling with Beaux Arts influences. It stands as a significant part of Livingston's architectural heritage. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
Polk County Courthouse
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Polk County Courthouse is a historical marker in Livingston, Polk County, dedicated in 2001. It is one of 50 historical markers documented in Polk County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 138 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7088, -94.9332 near Livingston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Polk County (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Jones, Margo, Birthplace of, Old Livingston Founders, and Polk Co. Memorial Museum.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5373012712. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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