Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
In 1876, the Texas Legislature created Lynn County, which organized in 1903 with Tahoka as the county seat. A two-story, frame structure served as the courthouse until citizens approved a bond election for the current building in July of 1915. Designed by William M. Rice and built by A.Z. Rogers, the three-story building with a full basement housed courtrooms, … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse
You may have heard about the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning matching grants program that helps counties restore historic courthouses. But we wanted you to hear directly from participants. Recently, we asked County Judges from across the state to provide honest feedback about what it was like to fully restore … [Read more...] about Courthouse Conversation
Standing sentry in the center of the town square of Tahoka for 88 years, the Lynn County Courthouse has long provided a unique historical aspect to the county that celebrated its 100th year in 2003. Tall columns frame the front fa?ade of the courthouse, built in 1916. Lynn County was named for Alamo defender George Washington Lynn in the legislative act of Aug. 21, 1876; the … [Read more...] about Why Stop In Lynn County???
