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Eddy County Courthouse: Eddy County was created in 1889.  The original Eddy County courthouse was built in 1891 and is considered to be one of the most picturesque buildings of this type in the southwest with its Spanish style architecture.  It contains many unique and unusual features.  Large, dark, wooden beams jut
out from the exterior walls.  The cattle brands of many of the pioneer Eddy County ranch families are hand carved in the dark wood facings at each entrance.  The interior features dark red Terrazo hallway floors, very large, ornate wrought iron chandeliers in the court room and exposed beams.  The original building was dark
red brick.  In 1939, the conversion was made to its current architectural style.

August 2000

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