Jefferson, Texas
2001
The popular story contends that the current courthouse, constructed in 1913, was originally planned for Roberts County in the Texas Panhandle. After letting the contract for construction, Roberts County realized that the courthouse would be much too larger for their needs. The materials had already been paid for and were in transit, but the contractor was able to sell much of the "excess" material to Marion County for their new courthouse. Today, the Marion and Roberts County Courthouses stand as almost identical buildings.
Norman Alston Architects prepared an approved preservation master plan as prescribed by the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program.