Goldthwaite, Texas - Mills County Courthouse, Confederate Memorial, and downtown

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This is the Mills County Courthouse and Confederate Memorial, located on the courthouse square in Goldthwaite, Texas. The monument was erected in 1915 to commemorate and memorialize residents who served in the Confederate States Army during the War Between the States (1861–1865). Funded by public donations, the Self Culture Club, Jeff Davis Camp 117, and the United Confederate Veterans, the monument features a Confederate soldier statue on a column and lists the names and units of Confederate veterans. The monument is situated near the Mills County Courthouse, a Classical Revival building completed in 1913 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (photos taken May 26, 2019)
The courthouse grounds have historical significance, notably hosting the 1905 Confederate Reunion, the county’s largest public gathering. In 2020, the square drew attention when locals guarded the Confederate monument amid rumored protest threats.
Goldthwaite, Texas, is a small city and the county seat of Mills County, located in Central Texas and founded in 1887. With a population of 1,761 in 2020, it serves as a hub for the surrounding rural area. The city is situated along U.S. Highway 183, approximately 100 miles northwest of Austin. The economy revolves around agriculture, ranching, and small businesses. The city hosts the Mills County Historical Museum, which includes exhibits like a replica of a 1900s doctor’s office and the XIT Ranch chuckwagon. Annual events include the Goldthwaite PRCA Rodeo. Goldthwaite retains a small-town atmosphere with historic charm, centered around its courthouse and community events.

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