Marker Inscription
The city of Strawn, incorporated in 1917, held its first council meeting in a hall at a local bank building. During an oil, gas, and coal inspired economic boom the city's population reached 5,000 in 1920, and in 1921 bonds for a city hall were issued. This handsome classically-inspired local landmark was designed by Abilene architect David S. Castle and built in 1923. It features cast stone detailing in its arched entry, quoins, and parapet, and a decorative brick cornice. (1995)
About this site
Strawn City Hall is a historical marker in Strawn, Palo Pinto County, dedicated in 1994. It is one of 45 historical markers documented in Palo Pinto County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 53 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.5541, -98.4972 near Strawn. The nearest cataloged historic site is Strawn, Bethel (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Thomas House, Stuart, James Nesbit, House, and Strawn, Stephen Bethel.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5363005138. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
