The Grand Old Lady On The Square
July 4, 1899, it was hailed as “the finest courthouse in South Texas.”
During the Christmas season, when it sparkles with decorative lights, you can see the old structure for miles; a shining beacon from the past, and yet the splendid old courthouse is still serving the people of Lavaca County, Texas.
For over 120 years the folks living in Hallettsville and the surrounding area have long been accustomed to seeing the dominant old building on the square…
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