Cass County Courthouse (Linden, Texas)

Cass County Courthouse

Cass County Courthouse
Location Public Sq.,
Linden, Texas
Coordinates 33°0′40″N 94°21′53″W / 33.01111°N 94.36472°W / 33.01111; -94.36472Coordinates: 33°0′40″N 94°21′53″W / 33.01111°N 94.36472°W / 33.01111; -94.36472
Built 1859
Architect Multiple
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP Reference # 79002924[1]
RTHL # 9812
Significant dates
Added to NRHP May 25, 1979
Designated RTHL 1967

The Cass County Courthouse in Linden, Texas was built in 1859 and has remained in operation since 1861, making it the only existing Antebellum courthouse in Texas and therefore making it the oldest courthouse in continuous operation.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Cass County Courthouse". Texas Courthouses. Texas Escapes Magazine. 2010-11-05.
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