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. 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 these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 37° 55.905′ N,

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114° 27.155′ W. Marker is in Pioche, Nevada, in Lincoln County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Nevada’s Mojave Desert.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mountain View Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commercial Club (about 600 feet away); Old Fire Hall (about 700 feet away); Oddfellows and Rebekahs (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Veitch House (approx. ¼ mile away); Christ Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Boot Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pioche.

Additional keywords. Court House

Photographed by Melissa H Spease, October 4, 2022

2. The Lincoln County Courthouse Marker

Photographed by Melissa H Spease, August 12, 2024

3. The Lincoln County Courthouse & Marker

The Lincoln County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Melissa H Spease, August 12, 2024

4. The Lincoln County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2022, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2022, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.