The Castro County Courthouse in Dimmitt, Texas, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the Texas Historical Commission.
The courthouse, located in the center of Dimmitt in Castro County, is the first property in the county to receive the designation. Dimmitt is a small city southwest of Amarillo near the New Mexico border with a population of just over 4,000.
Built in 1939, the structure replaced an earlier 1908 courthouse that had developed structural problems and was no longer sufficient for county needs. It was designed by the Amarillo architectural firm Townes & Funk in a “Moderne Classical” style, which blends simplified classical design elements with modern architectural features common in Depression-era public buildings.
The courthouse later underwent a major expansion in 1971, nearly doubling its size while continuing to serve as the center of county government operations.
The Texas Historical Commission described the building as “both an anchor and economic amplifier for the community’s historic downtown.” Officials noted that the courthouse has already benefited from preservation support, including a planning grant from the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, and that the county remains eligible for additional restoration funding.
The National Register designation recognizes the courthouse’s architectural and historical significance and may help support future preservation efforts in Castro County.
