Photograph of an alley scene in Breckenridge, Texas. There is a green dumpster to the far left of the photograph. Next to it is a white sign with black lettering that says "One Way Do Not Enter." A car drives through the alley. A fire escape can be seen on the third building in the background.

Photograph of a doorway outside the old Stephens County Courthouse. There is a historic marker beyond the doorway.

Photograph of the doorway leading to the 1883 Stephens County Courthouse. It is an arch, which frames a historic marker.

Photograph of a historic plaque in Breckenridge, Texas. It reads: "Stephens County Courthouse. This ornate doorway was main entrance of the three-story red sandstone courthouse built here in 1883. Carved into these columns are the names of Architect J. E. Flanders, County Judge E. L. Walker, and three of the four commissioners. The fourth was omitted because he objected to the cost of the construction. A large cistern at the rear of the building provided water for the town. When the oil boom of the 1920s attracted more people to this area, and the old structure was replaced by a larger courthouse in 1926, this portal was left as a reminder of the county's pioneer heritage. (1975)"

Stephens County Courthouse, built 1926, architect David S. Castle

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.

Photograph of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas.