The Montgomery County Courthouse wasn’t always in Conroe. Back when Texas first became a Republic, the City of Montgomery hosted our courthouse. So why’s the courthouse in Conroe today?

Alan Bush, as President of the Montgomery County Bar, recently hosted a webinar with Larry Foerster to tell the story. The story has got some juicy bits:

Two general elections;
A divided Commissioners Court where two factions held meetings in two different towns;
A fight in the Texas Supreme Court; and
Landowners in the original county seat getting railroaded.

Larry is our de facto Montgomery County historian. He chairs the Montgomery County Historical Commission.

Here’s the webinar for your viewing pleasure!

How The Courthouse Came To Conroe | Montgomery County Bar Association

Alan Bush is a mediator based near The Woodlands. He mainly mediates in Montgomery County and Harris County.