So
off we went to Waco on one of the hottest days of the season - 108oF
including the heat
index. After all of the rains in Texas, the Brazos River was full and running swiftly. We thought about taking a dip to cool
off, but decided that this wasn't the best idea. Waco is the county seat of McLennan County, located
along the river, halfway between Fort Worth and Austin. The courthouse was designed
by James Riley Gordon, who also created the façade for the Ellis County
Courthouse in Waxahachie and the Arizona State Capital building. The exterior
of the McLennan County Courthouse is neoclassical, but the pilasters and
columns are Corinthian. It also has three justice-themed statues: Themis on top of the central dome with
Justitia on one side and Lady Liberty on the other. All around are the square
are typical government offices, but there really aren't any restaurants. So
much for a ‘square meal’…
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| McLennan County Courthouse |
