Red River County Courthouse
The current Red River County Courthouse was designed by the architect W. H. Wilson of Dallas in a style known as Italian Renaissance Revival. Work started on February 18, 1884 and was completed in 1885 at a cost of $62,000 and was restored with a grant from the Texas Historical Commission and the Citizens of Red River County in 2003 at a cost of $4.9 Million. Mr. Livingston was the contractor. The west annex building was completed in 1910. The limestone for the building was brought from Honey Grove by rail to Clarksville and brought to the site by wagon.
The restoration returned the District Courtroom much to the way that it was when built, including returning the Judge’s bench back to the east end of the courtroom, opening up the ceiling, painting the walls the original Victorian colors, restoring the faux finish to the woodwork, and rebuilding the crumbling cupola. The old cupola was restored by Harrison, Walker & Harper, the contractors, and placed on the grounds.
The Historic Red River County Chamber of Commerce
Red River County in beautiful northeast Texas is the Gateway to Texas and is rich in historic sites and buildings, natural resources, and friendly people. Welcome.
The mission of the Historic Red River County County Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic well-being and the quality of life of all citizens in Red River County.
Key goals of this mission are to facilitate the success of new and existing business, and especially to encourage newcomers and to make their decision to move to Red River County easier and more enjoyable.
GET IN TOUCH:
Phone: 903-427-2645
101 N Locust St.
Clarksville, TX 75426
Email :
redrivercc@yahoo.com
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