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SUMMARY:Mary Helen Dodson presents\, The Architecture of Wesley Clark Dodson
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday February 17th 2026 - Hillsboro Texas\n\nMary Helen Dodson introduces her new book\, The Architecture of Wesley Clark Dodson.\n\nThere will be three presentations by the author\, with two open to the public.  \n\n\n\nWesley Clark Dodson (1829 1914) was a leading Texas architect during the Reconstruction era\, best known for designing county courthouses and jails during the state's "golden age of courthouse construction."  Of special significance locally\, Dodson was the architect of Hill County Courthouse and the  Hill County Cell Block Museum.\n\nThe public is invited to attend the following presentations in Hillsboro on Tuesday\, February 17th 2026\n\n\n\nNoon - Lions Club at First Methodist Church (private Lions Club event) inquire at 254-582-2481\n\n2:00 pm - Hill County Courthouse (open to the public)\n\n5:00 pm - Hillsboro City Library Reception (open to the public)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the presentations\, Helen will share the story of her great-grandfather's remarkable career   from rebuilding his life after the Civil War to designing courthouses\, jails\, churches\, and schools that shaped civic life across Texas. Featuring highlights of his most notable works\, this presentation offers fresh insights into Dodson's lasting architectural legacy.\n\n\n\nIf you have questions about any of the presentation times and locations in Hillsboro on 2.17.2026\, please call the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce at 254-582-2481 or email memberservices@hillsborochamber.org.\n\n\n\nThe book is currently available on Amazon at this link\,  and there will be opportunities to purchase the book in person at these public events.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Tuesday February 17th 2026 - Hillsboro Texas<br />\nMary Helen Dodson introduces her new&nbsp\;book\, The Architecture of Wesley Clark Dodson.<br />\nThere will be three presentations by the author\, with two open to the public.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</strong><br />\n<br />\nWesley Clark Dodson (1829&ndash\;1914) was a leading Texas architect during the Reconstruction era\, best known for designing county courthouses and jails during the state&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;golden age of courthouse construction.&rdquo\;&nbsp\; Of special significance locally\, Dodson was the architect of <a href="https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/4302000180">Hill County Courthouse</a> and the&nbsp\; <a href="https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5217002482">Hill County Cell Block Museum</a>.</p>\n\n<p><strong>The public is invited to attend the following presentations in Hillsboro on Tuesday\, February 17th 2026<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#A9A9A9\;">Noon - Lions Club at First Methodist Church (private Lions Club event) inquire at 254-582-2481</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>2:00 pm - Hill County Courthouse (open to the public)</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>5:00 pm - Hillsboro City Library Reception (open to the public)<br />\n<br />\n<img alt="" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1103/Image/Book-Signing-Mary-helen-Dodson-Wesley-Clark-Dodson.jpg" /></strong><br />\n<br />\nDuring the presentations\, Helen will share the story of her great-grandfather&rsquo\;s remarkable career &mdash\; from rebuilding his life after the Civil War to designing courthouses\, jails\, churches\, and schools that shaped civic life across Texas. Featuring highlights of his most notable works\, this presentation offers fresh insights into Dodson&rsquo\;s lasting architectural legacy.<br />\n<br />\nIf you have questions about any of the presentation times and locations in Hillsboro on 2.17.2026\, please call the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce at 254-582-2481 or email memberservices@hillsborochamber.org.<br />\n<br />\n<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Architecture-Wesley-Clark-Dodson-Legacy/dp/1648433154">The book is currently available on Amazon at this link</a>\,&nbsp\;&nbsp\;and there will be opportunities to purchase the book in person at these public events.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\n
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