Pershing County Courthouse

The Pershing County Courthouse is a judicial building in Lovelock featuring an unusual hexagonal shape crowned by a circular dome above the central courtroom. The structure with its classical Ionic portico on a raised basement demonstrates the careful architectural planning of that era.

The courthouse was built from 1920 to 1921 as a result of disputes between communities that led to the creation of Pershing County. These conflicts showed that existing court structures needed to be replaced.

The building carries the signature of architect Frederic DeLongchamps in its classical design language, reflecting the style of early Nevada government buildings.

The building is located downtown in Lovelock on Main Street and can be visited as an active courthouse with standard security measures. A Round Room with exhibits is available for visitors to explore.

The building is the last still-functioning circular courthouse of its kind in regular use, an architectural distinction that was remarkably unusual at the time. This geometric exception among court buildings makes it a quiet one-of-a-kind in American judicial architecture.

Location: Nevada

GPS coordinates: 40.14306,-118.50250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:47