National Register of Historic Places

Potter County Courthouse and Library

Amarillo, Potter County, Texas
Listed
August 21, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000938

About this property

The Potter County Courthouse is a government building for Potter County, located in the county seat of Amarillo, Texas. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 1996. Local architect O. G. Roquemore had designed an earlier version of the courthouse for the county. The art deco styled courthouse was designed by William C. Townes and was built in 1932. The courthouse cost $315,000 ($7.43 million in 2025 dollars) to build. The Potter County Library, which sits on the same property as the courthouse, was also designed by Townes and was built in 1922. National Register of Historic Places listings in Potter County, Texas Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Potter County

Location

501 S. Taylor St.
Amarillo, Potter County, Texas
35.20810, -101.83543

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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When was Potter County Courthouse and Library listed on the National Register?

Potter County Courthouse and Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Potter County Courthouse and Library?

Potter County Courthouse and Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Potter County Courthouse and Library?

The period of significance for Potter County Courthouse and Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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