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Jim Wells County Courthouse
County Seat - Alice, Texas

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The top of the Jim Wells County Courthouse

Photo by John Troesser, 11-01

Jim Wells County Courthouse, Alice, Texas

Jim Wells County Courthouse

1939 photo courtesy TXDoT

The Jim Wells County Courthouse c. 1912: The first and only courthouse they ever had. Built by Atlee Ayers in the Texas Renaissance style. For a time, the San Antonio architect designed courthouses exclusively. Refugio, Kingsville and Brownsville all have Ayers courthouses.

Jim Wells County Courthouse vintage photo

Another view of the Jim Wells County Courthouse

Photo circa 1930s or 40s, courtesy texasoldphotos.com

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Jim Wells County Courthouse County Seat - Alice, Texas

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Jim Wells County Courthouse
County Seat - Alice, Texas