East Texas - Day-2

November 22, 2010 we started our trip heading further East.

1st Stop was Fort Bend County. This courthouse is also designed by the same architect that designed the Hays County Courthouse.

(#1 Fort Bend County Courthouse)


(Fort Bend County Courthouse)















(#1 Fort Bend County Courthouse - secured)















Today I was stopped by a very nice gentleman who wanted to know what "publication" I was with. He said he would be interested in picking one of the articles up when it was published. :) I explained that I was actually doing this for myself and that I may publish this one day, but haven't made that decision yet. He also shared with me that the inside of the Wharton County Courthouse was recently renovated on the inside, but he hasn't had a chance to take a tour yet.

(#2 Wharton County Courthouse)














(#2 Wharton County Courthouse - secured)















Although this is NOT one of the beautiful old courthouses I have previously posted, the drive during day-2 was great. We spent many hours driving on highway 6 which is right along the coast.

(#3 Matagorda County Courthouse)















(#3 Matagorda County Courthouse - secured)















Brazoria County is one of the unique counties that still have the original courthouse as well as a newer, modern courthouse. Initially I was sort of disappointed that we were getting just another square "modern" courthouse until I walked around the back of the new courthouse. That's when I saw the old one just sitting there. In addition to finding this, I also found a Time Capsule the town buried back in 1992 to be opened in 2042. So just in case you are interested in knowing what was placed in the capsule you can return in 2042 to watch them open it. :)

(#4 the Original Brazoria County Courthouse)















(#4 Brazoria County Courthouse)















(#4 Brazoria County Courthouse - secured)























(#4 Brazoria County Courthouse - Time Capsule)
















While in Bazoria County we also stopped to see the Stephen F. Austin statue. This thing is HUGE! First picture is by himself, but its pretty hard to get an idea just how big it really is so Steph and I took a picture in front of him in the second shot.

(Stephen F. Austin statue)





















(Stephen F. Austin with David and Stephanie)





















(yeah, you guessed it, he's not as tough as you think he is - Stephen F. Austin secured by Marvin the Martian)

Finally On The Road Again

So Steph and I have finally made it back on the road after almost a year. WOW!!!! What we have been missing! After the shock of losing every picture I had I sort of stopped taking any pictures all together until I could figure out what I was going to do. Now that I have my drive back and all of my pictures, its time to finish what we started.

So on with the show.

November 21, 2010 we started our trip heading East this time. We headed through Gonzales which we have, but I wanted to try and get a better picture.

(#1 Gonzales County Courthouse)





















Next stop was the Lavaca County Courthouse.

(#2 Lavaca County Courthouse)
















(#3 was supposed to be the Columbus County Courthouse but it was under construction so we skipped this one and moved on through.)



Next stop was the Austin County Courthouse. Although not one of the prettier designs, it has its own character. The original one burnt down (I forgot the year) and this one was erected in its place. I did however take pictures of the original jail. See below and imagine what the courthouse MIGHT have looked like.

(#4 Austin County Courthouse)















It seems that since Marvin was unsuccessful in blowing up the Earth so he could have a better view of Venus, he will have to settle for taking over the Earth one courthouse at a time. :)

...and now, without further delay, I would like to introduce my friend...Marvin.


(#4 Austin County Courthouse - secured by Marvin the Martian)














(Austin County Jail)















Next stop was the Washington County Courthouse.

(#5 Washington County Courthouse)















(#5 Washington County Courthouse - secured by Marvin the Martian)
















Next stop was the Waller County Courthouse.

(#5 Waller County Courthouse)














(#5 Waller County Courthouse - secured by Marvin the Martian)






















Next stop was the Washington County Courthouse. Again, not a pretty one, but has its own character.

(#6 Montgomery County Courthouse)














(#6 Montgomery County Courthouse - secured by Marvin the Martian)
















(#7 was supposed to be the Houston County Courthouse but it was under construction so we skipped this one and ended the trip for the day.)