Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Figures vii
4. Tables x
5. Foreword xiii
6. Chapter One. The Courthouse Square in Texas 1
7. Chapter Two. From Land Policy to County Seats and Squares 12
8. Chapter Three. Anglo-American Courthouse Squares 32
9. Chapter Four. Origins of the Anglo-American Courthouse Squares 63
10. Chapter Five. Squares Derived from Spanish Precedents and Other Planning Traditions 80
11. Chapter Six. Origins of Squares Derived from Spanish Precedents and Other Planning Traditions 123
12. Chapter Seven. The Centripetal Role of the Courthouse Square 144
13. Chapter Eight. Symbolism and Social Activity at the Courthouse Square 175
14. Chapter Nine. Afterword 199
15. Appendix 1. Texas Counties 207
16. Appendix 2 Block Patterns, Features, and Roles of Texas Courthouse Squares 208
17. Appendix 3. A Note on Sources and Methods 221
18. Bibliography 223
19. Index 231