Medina County Courthouse (Hondo)

Architect: Martin, Byrne & Johnston.

Year Built: 1892.

The Medina County Courthouse is located in Hondo, Texas.

Erected 1854; First permanent courthouse in Castroville, the first seat (1848 – 1892) of Medina County. When built, structure was on Old Road to San Antonio.  This building took place of temporary office space which county court had used 6 years, it was built by Joseph Burger and has 18-inch-thick walls of native limestone.  Additions to original building include one-story wings on both sides and outside staircase to the second floor.  After Hondo became county seat the building was used as a school; now houses City Hall.

Source: Historical Marker 1968