Historic Courthouse

The 1891 Courthouse Is Columbus's Most Visible Landmark

The Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus was built in 1891, lost its tower in a hurricane, and was fully restored in 2014.

Colorado County History & Culture

Architect Eugene T. Heiner designed the courthouse in a Renaissance Revival style. It first had a tall clock tower at its center. A hurricane in 1909 took the tower down. Workers replaced it with a copper dome in an Italian Renaissance Revival style. That dome is what you see today. It has a glass skylight on top and windows around its base.

The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program paid for a full restoration. Work finished and the courthouse was rededicated on May 17, 2014.

The building still works as the county courthouse today. It sits on a historic town square. Victorian-era homes and shops ring the square. The Texas Historical Commission keeps records on the building.

Source to confirm: Texas Historical Commission — Colorado County Courthouse

More Colorado County notes

Property Tax

Who Sets Your Property Value in Colorado County

The Colorado County Appraisal District sets the value of your property each year, and that value drives what you owe in taxes.

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Homestead Exemption

Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Colorado County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management in Colorado County may qualify for a special appraisal based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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Water & Wells

Colorado County Has Its Own Groundwater District

The Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District sets rules for water wells in the county. If you use a private well or plan to drill one, these rules apply to you.

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