Falls County Texas – Courthouse and Other Interesting places

Introduction to Falls County

Falls County Texas has been named after the falls of the Brazos River, approximately 8 miles west of the County Seat, Marlin. The river has changed course, over the years, so the current drop is less than it was when the county was created in 1850.

Artesian Water in Marlin, the county seat, led to Marlin’s designation as the “Official Mineral Water City of Texas”. One can still grab a cup of water from the Artesian well through an antique fountain located at the Marlin Chamber of Commerce.

Pictures of the older County Courthouses

Artifacts from the fourth Falls County Courthouse of 1888, that deteriorated way too quickly, are seen on the current courthouse lawn. The Bell and Cornerstone are displayed along with 2 other smaller cornerstones.

Pictures of the 1939 Falls County Courthouse

The current Falls County Courthouse is the fourth courthouse built within the county. The courthouse was built in 1939, and is located in Marlin, Texas.

Other Falls County Attractions

• Falls County Veterans Memorial
• Hope Memorial Bridge – Bowstring pony truss over a stream in Rosebud’s city park
• Old City Hall Fire Department Museum in Rosebud
• Calaboose in Rosebud
• Zips Dive Inn (old 60s Era Atomic Age Sign in Rosebud)
• Former County Jail located adjacent to the County Courthouse

Our List of additional attractions to see

• Falls County Centennial Marker (Hwy 6 South of Marlin at Picnic Area)
• Falls of the Brazos County Park West of Marlin
• Brazos River Falls (Just south of FM 712 at the Brazos River)
• Marlin City Park
• Palace Theater / Cafe in Marlin
• Hot Artesian Spring in Marlin at the Chamber of Commerce.
• Strand Theater Sign in Marlin
• Pony truss bridge over Bell Branch on CR 303
• Pony truss bridge over Big Creek on CR 166
• Bowstring pony truss bridge over Big Elm Creek on CR 179
• Bowstring pony truss bridge over Elm Creek on Cr 59
• Timber stringer bridge over Highbank Creek
• Pony truss bridge over Little Elm Creek on Cr 179
• Pony truss bridge over Pond Creek on CR 489/387

If anyone knows of anything else … please leave us a comment and we’d love to see it, next time we go out!!

Links

Falls County Website
Texas State Historical Association
Wikipedia Article