Irion County Courthouse, Mertzon, Texas. (original) (raw)

Irion County Courthouse as it appeared in 1939
Photo courtesy TXDoT

An Architectural drawing of the courthouse
Photo courtesy texasoldphotos.com

Sherwood Courthouse historical marker
Courtesy Terry Jeanson, June 2005

Historical Marker Text

Sherwood Courthouse

(Built 1900-1901)
First permanent courthouse for Irion County, locally organized 1889. Replaced temporary housing in several buildings. Site was gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ripley. Contractors: Martin and Moody. Stone was quarried nearby.

Courthouse was used for dances, teachers' institutes, community events; yard, for summer socials.

Enclosed to keep out grazing stock, approach was by a stile over fence beside which were water troughs and hitching posts for teams and saddle horses.

A 1936 election made Mertzon county seat. Once pride of area, this is now a community center.

(1971)

The courthouse's clock tower with the time painted on.
Courtesy Terry Jeanson, June 2005