Bastrop County Courthouse

The Bastrop County Courthouse is a historic courthouse built in 1883 at 803 Pine St, Bastrop, Texas. The Renaissance Revival style building was designed by Jasper N. Preston and F.E. Ruffini. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1975. The infamous “hanging hook” remains on the landing between the first and second floor.
Extensive remodeling, including new floors, modern heating, lighting and  plumbing at the cost of $53,000, was completed in 1924. At this time the dome was lowered and various architectural details were removed.
A modern effort for more office space and a Commissioner’s courtroom resulted in the addition of a wing to the south of the original building in 1953-1954 by the Austin architectural firm of Page, Southerland and Page.