Dallam County Courthouse

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Dallam County Courthouse
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Dallam County Courthouse
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Dallam County Courthouse
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Dallam County Courthouse
LocationJct. of Fifth and Denrock Sts., Dalhart, Texas
Coordinates 36°3′42″N102°31′19″W / 36.06167°N 102.52194°W / 36.06167; -102.52194 Coordinates: 36°3′42″N102°31′19″W / 36.06167°N 102.52194°W / 36.06167; -102.52194
Arealess than one acre
Built1923 (1923)
ArchitectJ. Roy Smith, Et al.
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 92001375 [1]
RTHL No. 13284
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1992
Designated RTHL1991

The Dallam County Courthouse, at Fifth and Denrock Sts. in Dalhart, Texas, is a historic courthouse that was built in 1923. It was designed by J. Roy Smith in Classical Revival style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. [1]

It replaced a 1903 building; it was funded by a bond approved by voters in 1922. It was designed by Smith and Townes. It is made of brick with cast stone detailing, and serves the county still. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Dallam County Courthouse