The county was founded in 1849 and organized the next year. For more information on which types of cases each court oversees, compare texas courts. The mission of the ellis county sheriffs office is to provide professional law enforcement services to citizens and visitors of. The population was 29,621 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 36,807 in 2018. It is named for richard ellis, president of the convention that produced the texas declaration of independence ellis county is included in the dallasfort wortharlington, tx. Ellis county is named for richard ellis, who was president of the convention that produced the texas declaration of independence created. Waxahachie was established as the county seat in august 1850 on land donated by emory w.
Riely gordon in 1891, the building epitomizes his style. Waxahachie is the largest town and serves as the county seat. Riely gordon and completed in 1897, the ellis county courthouse emulates the romanesque revival style popular during the latter half of the 19th century. We will remain open normal business hours, mondayfriday 85 and saturday 94 and no dumping 15 minutes prior to close. Our historic court house ellis county, tx official website. Welcome to ellis county ellis county, tx official website. Ellis county, tx official website official website.
Waxahachie texas, ellis county courthouse gargoyles. Ellis county was created by the legislature of the state of texas. The 1897 ellis county courthouse in waxahachie, texas. Ellis county, tx birth, death, marriage, divorce records. County history the texas state legislature created ellis county on december 20, 1849 with land drawn from navarro county. Both his father and mother were born in mississippi, came to texas in 1875, lived a few years at ennis, and subsequently moved to mexia in limestone county, where they still live. Biographies of ellis county texas genealogy trails. View images of the ellis county courthouse in the photo gallery below.
Ellis county courthouse waxahachie 2020 all you need. Titus county titles franklin county genealogical society. County created in 1849, organized in 1850 from navarro county. Court records cover a whole range of public documents that you can search on in ellis county, in the state of texas. The countys total area is 952 square miles, and is comprised of 15 cities, 7 towns, and the unincorporated areas that include avalon, forreston, and telico. The town name comes from an indian word meaning cow, and its also the name of a local creek. There are 21 courts in ellis county, texas, serving a population of 164,092 people in an area of 936 square miles. Waxahachie history continued wdma downtown waxahachie.
In 1894 virginia native and san antonio architect james riely gordon was commissioned to design the fourth ellis county courthouse to be built at this site. In 1894 virginia native and san antonio architect james reilly gordon was commissioned to design the fourth ellis county courthouse to be built at this site. Ellis county courthouses is a beautiful example of architecture located the square in waxahachie. The texas historical commission is the state agency for historic preservation. Enters all judgments of the court under the direction of the judge. The ellis county courthouse is a favorite in the state for its elaborate pecos red sandstone carvings and expressive romanesque revival form. A county courthouse stands not only as the center of government, but also as the center of civic pride. Texas county courthouses by curt roberts blurb books. Guide to ellis county texas ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page.
History of titus county, texas, 1846 to 1960 jurney written by richard loyall jurney. Ellis county, texas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Texas state legislature officially established ellis county on december 20, 1849 when it passed a bill sponsored by gen. To read more about the history of the courthouse and find attractions in the texas main street city of waxahachie, visit the texas lakes trail region website. Ellis county courthouse, ellis county history and waxahachie texas. The ellis county landfill will start utilizing a walk up window march 30, 2020. There is a page dedicated to each county with a short blurb about the namesake of each county. Find county courthouse in ellis county, tx on yellowbook.
Today, ellis county is home to over 152,000 residents. Then the civil war came and ended the business with all the blockades. The thc is now accepting applications for the thcpps round ix grant cycle through january 8, 2016. A second courthouse was built on this square in 1853 and a third in 1874. Doug hale, the germans from russia in oklahoma norman.
The uniquely designed ellis county courthouse in waxahachie. Records all executions issued and the returns issued on the executions. Ellis county courthouse texas historical commission texas. This is another avenue for us to help keep you informed of what is happening in your county and your sheriffs office. Michener, in his book, texas, best described the ellis county courthouse as a fairy tale palacereplete with battlements and turrets and spiresand miniature castles high in the air one of the finest buildings in texas. Waxahachie is the county seat of ellis county, texas, united states, it is located just beyond the southern suburbs of dallas and is part of the dallasfort worth metroplex. It was named after richard ellis, a noted jurist, president of the constitutional congress which declared the independence of texas from mexico and a member of the congress of the. It is indeed a jewel of a building that has been designated as number 8 on the list of outstanding architectural achievements.
Collier was born at ennis, in ellis county, texas, november 12, 1877, a son of benjamin w. She has proudly served the citizens of ellis county since 2009 as the former chief administrator for ellis county court at law 1 and a deputy clerk in the ellis county clerk s office. He had the contract for the third ellis county courthouse in 1870 under the reconstructions police court. He remembered reading a small reference to border changes in ellis county in one of the history books. My hometown is a great adventure, if you know where to visit 1896 ellis county courthouse waxahachie, texas see more. Location, contacts, phone number, jury duty, and other info. He was involved with supplying ammunition for the confederates from ellis county. Any time there is a hearing in the national federal court, state court or the district court in ellis county, there will be records made, kept and maintained regarding the case. Ellis county courthouse ellis county, ks official website. History texas state legislature officially established ellis county on december 20, 1849. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of ellis county, tx grew from 160,225 to 164,092, a 2. Records the acts and proceedings of the district court.
Elaborate surface ornamentation, the use of contrasting masonry building materials, and the picturesque massing establishes the courthouse as one of gordons bestknown buildings. We trust your time living in or visiting ellis county is a rich and vital experience. The texas trial court system consists of district courts, criminal district court, constitutional county courts, county courts at law, statutory probate courts, justice courts, and municipal courts. Known as the legend of the ellis county courthouse, the story goes that herley fell in love with beauty mabel frame, the daughter of the owner of the. Ellis countys first courthouse was made of cedar logs and built here in 1850. Ellis county records are maintained by the ellis county clerk, who keeps originals of vital statistics, with copies maintained at the state level. He had found that a number of post offices established in 1860 located in ellis countys far western region had disappeared. Containing a history of this important section of the great state of texas, from the earliest period of its occupancy to the present time, together with glimpses of its future prospects. Reily gordon often incorporated small ornamental faces on some of his buildings, none was as populated or infested with faces as the ellis county courthouse in waxahachie. The texas courthouse ellis county, ennis america from the great depression to world war ii source. Welcome to the ellis county sheriffs office website. The restoration was comprehensive and included both county and district courtrooms and their century old judges benches. There is 1 court per 7,8 people, and 1 court per 44 square miles in texas, ellis county is ranked 212nd of 254 counties in courts per capita, and 23rd of 254 counties in courts per square mile.
Unrequited love carvings, waxahachie, texas roadside america. For a lengthy and detailed history of our county, click here and enjoy the 1892 book, memorial and biographical history of ellis county, texas, available to read online at north texas university quotes are used instead of underlining book title to avoid confusion with an internet. The lumber companies generally relied on plans and pattern books that were. Please see individual pages for communities to find their local histories. As the faces started appearing they caught the attention of the sidewalk superintendents and before long the entire town was speculating on their meaning or trying to. Texas genealogical records, ellis county the portal to. American memory from the library of congress historical postcards of ellis county source. Records kept include birth and death certificates and marriage licenses. Riely gordon and completed in 1897, the ellis county courthouse emulates the romanesque revival style popular during the latter half of the. Below is a directory of court locations in ellis county. Ellis county courthouse waxahachie 2020 all you need to know. Ellis county the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and.
Addresses of local societies, libraries, the court house etc. Across from the courthouse is the ellis county museum. Some with stately towers and arched doors or windows, some with high brick chimneys and mansard roofs, some in modern concrete and glass, the 254 courthouses of texas provide an invitation to public life, a testament to the ideal of justice, and an introduction to period architecture. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any.
The process is quick however on larger docket days it takes time to get all parties through security and in to their respective courtrooms. Our nationally recognized programs bring awareness to texas architectural, archeological, and cultural landmarks. Some of the finest jewels of texas architecture reside in its small towns, often little known outside their immediate communities, these buildings represent the. I learned many new things as i worked on this project and hope you will find it interesting.
Some with stately towers and arched doors or windows, some with high brick chimneys and mansard roofs, some in modern concrete and glass, the 254 courthouses of texas provide an invitation to public life, a testament to the ideal of justice, and an introduction to period. The light was very nice, but my stay was brief, as hilary, my daughter, and i were on our way to arlington for the big xii championship football game that evening. Exterior detail of the 1897 ellis county courthouse in waxahachie, texas, south of dallas 1 photograph. Five years ago i decided to travel to each of the counties and take a picture of the county courthouse. Memorial and biographical history of ellis county, texas. This book has detailed lists of county officials, voters, school board officials, pastors, muster rolls, and historical information on may aspects of early days in titus county. When preparing to visit the ellis county courthouse plan on being early for court to allow time to clear security. Tarrant, the state legislature officially established ellis county on december 20, 1849. As county clerk her duties include recording real and personal property, birth, death, marriage, military discharge, cattle brands, tabc and many other records. Michener, in his book, texas, best described the ellis county courthouse as a fairy tale palacereplete with battlements and.
Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The district clerk is charged with maintaining and arranging records deposited in the clerk s office. Courts in ellis county, tx courthouse location and. The prototype was designed to fit the typical texas courthouse site, a central square city block surrounded by commercial buildings on all four sides. Found a guy named, dan barker, who was researching post offices in ellis county.
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