201 W Ave E 

Alpine , Texas 79830

Historic name: Brewster County Courthouse (built 1888)

About This Property

The Brewster County Courthouse and jail are some of the oldest buildings in Alpine and have stood longer than any others in downtown. Construction began in 1887 when Brewster County separated from Presidio County. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are also State Antiquities Landmarks.


Total Building Size (sq ft): 21,904
Zoning: C-2 Business District
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Not located in a National Register District
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed
Lot Size (acres)
Parking Spaces 30
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 21,904
Total Commercial Units 0
Total Residential Units 0
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft 0
Year Built 1888
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date
Parcel Number 11885
Subdivision Old Town
Legal Description

OT, BLOCK 15, LOT ALL
Located Within
  • Downtown Historic Commercial District (non-regulatory)
  • DowntownTX area

Existing Businesses

Brewster County Courthouse

Business Type
Government and Institutional
Square Ft.
15,000
Floor
First yr. at location

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Government
Stylistic Influences
Second Empire
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Individually Eligible
Priority
High
Historic Resources Survey
Downtown Alpine Historic Survey
Survey Date
2016
Modification Type