Pioche in Lincoln County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Lincoln County Courthouse
Photographed By Melissa H Spease, October 4, 2022
1. The Lincoln County Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
The Lincoln County Courthouse. . In 1871, Pioche became the county seat of Lincoln County taking the honor from Hiko. City fathers quickly decided to erect a suitable building to serve as the Lincoln County Courthouse. In 1872, T. Dimmock and Thomas Keefe designed the building, and a budget of $26,400. was appropraited for its erection. Unfortunately the construction contract was broken, and because of separate contracts the eventual cost of the building was $75,000. paid by issuing bonds. Over the next 30 years new bonds were issued to pay off the previous ones. By the 1880s the county unsuccessfully tried to reupdate the bonds. In 1907 the state of Nevada passed a repayment plan for 65% of the existing debt. The cost for the courthouse, which topped $800,000. was finally paid off in 1938, two years after the building was condemned. The extraordinary costs led to its nickname, the Million Dollar Courthouse.
In 1871, Pioche became the county seat of Lincoln County taking the honor from Hiko. City fathers quickly decided to erect a suitable building to serve as the Lincoln County Courthouse. In 1872, T. Dimmock and Thomas Keefe designed the building, and a budget of $26,400. was appropraited for its erection. Unfortunately the construction contract was broken, and because of separate contracts the eventual cost of the building was $75,000. paid by issuing bonds. Over the next 30 years new bonds were issued to pay off the previous ones. By the 1880s the county unsuccessfully tried to reupdate the bonds. In 1907 the state of Nevada passed a repayment plan for 65% of the existing debt. The cost for the courthouse, which topped $800,000. was finally paid off in 1938, two years after the building was condemned. The extraordinary costs led to its nickname, the Million Dollar Courthouse.
Erected by Queho Posse Chapter 1919 of E Clampus Vitus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 37° 55.905′ N, 114° 27.155′ W. Marker is in Pioche, Nevada, in Lincoln County. Marker is on Lacour St. (Route 321). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 Lacour St, Pioche NV 89043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2022, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2022, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
