from the National Register Text

Located across from the northeast corner of the public square, the Comal County Courthouse is an excellent example of Romanesque Revival design, as interpreted by architect J. Riely Gordon. Although the roofing has been replaced and an addition has been made on the east, the courthouse retains most of its original exterior fabric. The exterior walls are native limestone in a handsome light gold color.

In 1966 the courthouse was remodeled according to plans by Jeremiah Schmidt. Although the interior was modernized, much of the original interior character is yet apparent.

Late in 1897, because their courthouse was in a "very dilapidated condition; and considered unsafe by many citizens," the commissioners' court deemed it their duty to provide a new safe and substantial building.

In February, 1898, bids were received for construction and the contract was awarded to Fischer and Lambie of Austin for $36,900. In May the cornerstone was levelled and in December, 1898, the court extended appreciation to the contractors for their excellent workmanship on the structure, just recently completed. In 1899 the grounds around the courthouse were finished. Louis Moeller provided clay for the surfacing.