Lovelock in Pershing County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Pershing County Court House
Photographed By Lance C Johnson
1. Pershing County Court House Marker
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is the only round court house in daily use in our nation. The circular-hexagon contour was inspired from Thomas Jefferson's library at the University of Virginia. Six Ionic columns in terra cotta support a full pedimented portico over the entrance. The interior contains a central circular courtroom surrounded by offices for the county officials. A cartouche with ornamental plasters on either side decorates the wall behind the judge's bench. Spectator seats sport a special hat rack underneath them to hold cowboy hats of the day. Designed by Fredrick J. Delongchamps with a raised basement, the building houses Pershing County commissioners in the lower "round room." The 16,000 square foot courthouse was completed in June 1921 with a final cost of $99,138.68.
Dedicated on this day of April 1st 2017/6022 by Jesse Lee Reno 1422 Outpost of Lucinda Jane Saunders #1881
E Clampus Vitus
Erected 2017 by Jesse Lee Reno 1422 Outpost of Lucinda Jane Saunders #1881 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 40° 10.853′ N, 118°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pershing County (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Memory of Karl O. Olfers (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ice House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Applegate-Lassen Emigrant Trail (approx. 0.8 miles away); Seven Troughs Mining District (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Marzen House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mazuma (approx. 0.8 miles away); La' Belle Brothel 1961-1981 (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lovelock.
Photographed By Lance C Johnson, April 30, 2020
2. Dedication of the Pershing County Court House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. Photos: 1. submitted on February 11, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. 2. submitted on April 18, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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