Alpine, Texas

Places to Explore

• Nolte--Rooney House

  The Nolte-Rooney House is a historic place located in Brewster County. It was built in 1890 by F.H. Nolte, an early settler, on land in what was then known as Murphyville, now Alpine. The house features 20-inch walls, constructed from adobe bricks that were molded at the building site. In 1893, Nolt

• Brewster County Courthouse and Jail

  The Brewster County Courthouse and Jail in Alpine, Texas, are among the oldest buildings in the downtown area. Construction on the courthouse began in 1887, the same year Brewster County was created. The building was completed in 1888. These structures were the first permanent buildings for the new