Loving County Courthouse

The Loving County Courthouse is a two-story building designed in Streamline Moderne style, located at the corner of Pecan Street and Collins Street. It houses the courts and administrative offices for the county, serving as the main public institution in this small Texas town.

The courthouse was built in 1935 during a local oil boom, replacing a temporary facility that had served since 1931. Architect Evan J. Wood designed it as a statement of prosperity and development brought by the oil industry to the region.

The building serves as a gathering point where locals handle official matters and civic activities. Its contemporary design reflected the community's desire to present itself as forward-looking during the Depression era.

The courthouse is accessible during regular business hours and can be visited when administrative offices are open. Its location at a prominent corner intersection makes it easy to find and observe from the street.

The building sat relatively unused for court trials until 2003, when the first jury trial in nearly 50 years took place. This event was so uncommon that it required jury selection from nearly the entire adult population of the county.

Location: Texas

Location: Mentone

Architectural style: Streamline Moderne, Moderne architecture

Address: Roughly bounded by Pecan Street, Collins Street, Dallas Street and SH 302

GPS coordinates: 31.70833,-103.59889

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05