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Reagan County Courthouse
County Seat - Big Lake, Texas

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The 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

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.
Reagan County courthouse, Big Lake, Texas


1960 photo courtesy THC
Reagan County courthouse



1939 photo courtesy TXDoT

The county seat moved in 1925.

Reagan County has had three courthouses: 1904 and 1911 in Stiles, and the 1927 courthouse in Big Lake.

A 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.
Former Reagan County Courthouse in Stiles, Texas
The 1911 former Reagan County Courthouse at Stiles

TE photo, September 2000

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