The Coryell County Courthouse, an outstanding example of Second Empire Victorian style often seen in Texas courthouse design, was erected in 1897 on land donated by early settler R.G. Grant. This third Coryell County Courthouse was designed by architect W.C. Dodson and built by Tom Lovell. Limestone and red sandstone blocks were precut to the exact size at the quarry, then hauled here by horse-drawn wagons. Each entrance has columns in Roman Corinthian style, and over the east entrance is the builder's mark of an owl. Statues on the roof represent justice, and noted trials have been held in this building.