 The cornerstone for the current courthouse was laid in 1891.The architects James Riely Gordon and D. E. Laub designed the present three-story showcase Victorian structure.In addition to Erath, Gordon designed the Arizona State Capitol, and courthouses in Aransas, Bexar, Brazoria, Comal, Ellis, Fayette, Gonzales, Harrison, Hopkins, Lee, McLennan, Victoria and Wise counties.