Carthage Texas Panola County Court House Real Photo Postcard
The Panola County Courthouse in Carthage, Texas, was erected in 1885, a design attributed to architect W.C. Dodson. This imposing two-story brick edifice showcases elements of the Romanesque Revival style, distinguished by its central gable, round-arch windows, and substantial corner towers, which were characteristic of late 19th-century public buildings intended to convey permanence and authority.
Serving as the epicenter of Panola County's legal and administrative functions, the courthouse stood for over seven decades, bearing witness to significant developments in East Texas, including the area's agricultural expansion and the burgeoning oil and gas industry. The building was ultimately replaced by a new facility in 1961 and subsequently demolished in 1965, rendering this mid-20th century image a key historical document of its existence.
Serving as the epicenter of Panola County's legal and administrative functions, the courthouse stood for over seven decades, bearing witness to significant developments in East Texas, including the area's agricultural expansion and the burgeoning oil and gas industry. The building was ultimately replaced by a new facility in 1961 and subsequently demolished in 1965, rendering this mid-20th century image a key historical document of its existence.
