Polk County Courthouse and 1905 Courthouse Annex

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Polk County Courthouse and 1905 Courthouse Annex
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LocationWashington at Church st., Livingston, Texas, U.S.
Coordinates 30°42′38″N94°56′1″W / 30.71056°N 94.93361°W / 30.71056; -94.93361
Built1900 (1900)
ArchitectGreen, Lewis Sterling McLelland & Fink
Architectural styleClassical/revival
NRHP reference No. 01000060
Added to NRHPFebruary 2, 2001

The Polk County Courthouse and 1905 Courthouse Annex is historical site located in Livingston, Polk County, Texas, USA.

The annex was built in 1900 and remained significant until 1974, and was designed for governmental uses. The architects Green, Lewis Sterling McLelland and Fink designed the structure with a classical/revival design. In 2001, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. [1]

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Polk County 1905 Courthouse Annex

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References

  1. "Asset Detail: Polk County Courthouse and 1905 Courthouse Annex". National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 23 February 2020.