For two-and-a-half years, Marion County and the THC worked to restore the three-story 1912 Classical Revival building designed by architect Elmer George Withers. The county received more than $4.6 million in grants from the THC’s Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) in 2018 and contributed $1 million as its required matching funds.

The grant restored the third-floor courtroom to its former height, returned all interior spaces to their original character, and rehabilitated exterior elements, including porch ceilings, the red-tile roof, and concrete masonry. Technical considerations were also addressed, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and fire suppression systems.

On May 22, the THC, County Judge Leward LaFleur, and residents of Marion County rededicated and officially opened their fully restored courthouse to the public. The courthouse is a State Antiquities Landmark, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.