DODSON DETAILSA recent stroll through the Historic Hood County Courthouse reminded us why this building is considered one of the architectural treasures of Texas.If you haven’t taken time to look up and down and truly see the details inside this landmark, you’re missing something special. Dodson Details: Hood County Courthouse
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Historian Mary Helen Dodson shared fascinating insight into the era when grand courthouses were built as symbols of pride, prosperity, and permanence across Texas including our own masterpiece designed by her great grandfather Wesley Clark Dodson.There’s something powerful about learning courthouse history while sitting inside one. Thank you to everyone who joined us. 🏛️
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Join us this Friday at 12:00 PM inside the courthouse to step back into this era and explore the stories behind the building that still defines our square today. Open to the public.
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Circa 1890, the Hood County Courthouse stands nearly complete, a symbol of ambition, craftsmanship, and community pride.This Friday, February 13th 12:00pm inside the courthouse, discover the story behind the stone as Mary Helen Dodson, great-granddaughter of architect W. C. Dodson, presents a fascinating look at the courthouse’s history, design, and family legacy.
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Granbury wasn’t just a place, it was a way of life.New video with life long resident Donnie Johnson now streaming on the Bridge Street History Center YouTube channel, sharing memories of early Granbury and Hood County.Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/V4ByJYthdqE📺 Best enjoyed on your TVBe sure and click SUBSCRIBE!
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Presented by David Crockett Chapter 47, The Sons of the Republic of Texas.
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Did you know? 🏛️The Hood County Courthouse wasn’t just designed to be beautiful, it was intentionally built to be fire-resistant, using stone staircases, thick masonry walls, and smart ventilation at a time when courthouse fires were common in Texas.Built to last. Designed with purpose.Join us Feb. 13thfacebook.com/events/s/presentation-book-signing-the-/1525562961870878/?
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This is a presentation by the great granddaughter of W.C. Dodson who designed our Hood County Courthouse and so many others. No ticket required, just join us upstairs in the historic courtroom. Lots of seating.
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The beautiful Cogdell House was built in 1905 for First National Bank President, D. C. Cogdell.
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