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1927 Reagan County courthouse. "The 'N' in 'COUNTY' at the roofline looks
like it is falling off the building, but it has been that way for over fifteen
years." - Terry
Jeanson, June 2006 photo |
The
Present Reagan County Courthouse
- Big
Lake, Texas Date
- 1927
Architect - David S. Castle
Style - Renaissance
Material -
brick
The sidewalk leading to the main entrance is lighted by a row of lamps
providing an beautiful night view of the building.
The
county seat moved from Stiles
to Big Lake in 1925. |
Reagan
County courthouse as it appeared in 1939
photo courtesy TXDoT |
"The
courthouse's cornerstone isn't on the corner."
- Terry
Jeanson, June 2006 photo |
1911
Reagan County Courthouse - StilesA
1911 Courthouse is still standing in the former town of Stiles,
although it was gutted by fire in a case of arson, Christmas Eve, 1999. The shell
remains. |
First Reagan
County Courthouse - Stiles |
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First Reagan County Courthouse Centennial Marker in Stiles,
with 1911 old courthouse in sight. Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, June 2006 |
Centennial
Marker Text:
Site of the first court house built in Reagan County.
The following officials were installed May 8, 1903
Joseph J. Boyd, judge, J.
B. Lucas, clerk, Henry Japson, sheriff and tax col.,
Frank Ramsey, treasurer,
W.C. Shamlin, surveyor, M. D. Sutherland, assessor, Commissioners
Jno. E. Gardner,
W. C. Castlebury, A. J. Kerchville, G. F. Kirk.
The county seat was moved
in 1925 to Big Lake.
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