Photos of Helena, TX

Some of these photos belong to courthouselover.

Buildings

Carver-Mayfield Store and Masonic Lodge building

Karnes County Courthouse, built in 1873

Helena Union Church

Old Helena Post Office

Post Office Today

Store in Helena, TX

Thomas Ruckman

Thomas Ruckman, founder of Old Helena

Home built by Thomas Ruckman in 1857

Current View of the Interior

John Ruckman

John R. Ruckman

John R. Ruckman House, 1880s

John R. Ruckman House during resoration, 1984

Miscellaneous

Circa 1910. The Helena, TX school is actually the old 1873 Karnes County Courthouse.
After the County seat was moved to Karnes City in 1894 it was used as a school.
It was forced to close in 1945.
Donated by Will Beauchamp from Taft, TX

Circa 1910. The Helena, TX school.
Donated by Will Beauchamp from Taft, TX

Helena Landmark

Old Helen Courthouse Landmark

Streetview of Old Helena

Old Karnes County Jail Cells