[Timeless Elegance: Franklin County Courthouse in Mount Vernon]

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Step into the enchanting square of Mount Vernon, where the majestic 1912 courthouse and the tranquil tree-shaded plaza create a captivating small-town atmosphere. The Franklin County Courthouse, a splendid classic revival white limestone structure, has been an iconic symbol in downtown Mount Vernon for generations. This historic gem continues to serve as the home to various Franklin County offices and holds court in its district courtroom, evoking the charm of early Texas movie sets while hosting both famous and infamous local trials.

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Mallory, Randy August 2003.

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  • Main Title: [Timeless Elegance: Franklin County Courthouse in Mount Vernon]
  • Series Title: Tri-Lakes

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Step into the enchanting square of Mount Vernon, where the majestic 1912 courthouse and the tranquil tree-shaded plaza create a captivating small-town atmosphere. The Franklin County Courthouse, a splendid classic revival white limestone structure, has been an iconic symbol in downtown Mount Vernon for generations. This historic gem continues to serve as the home to various Franklin County offices and holds court in its district courtroom, evoking the charm of early Texas movie sets while hosting both famous and infamous local trials.

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1 photograph : digital, col.

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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  • August 2003

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  • Aug. 2, 2023, 2:39 p.m.

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Mallory, Randy. [Timeless Elegance: Franklin County Courthouse in Mount Vernon], photograph, August 2003; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1980357/: accessed June 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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