Historical MarkerSherwood Courthouse
Sherwood · Irion County · Dedicated 1971 · THC Atlas #5235004409
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Marker Inscription
(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)
About this site
Sherwood Courthouse is a historical marker in Sherwood, Irion County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 7 historical markers documented in Irion County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 12 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.2848, -100.8012 near Sherwood. The nearest cataloged historic site is Irion County Courthouse (1901) (courthouse), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Irion County, Sherwood Cemetery, and Dove Creek Battle.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5235004409. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
