Parmer County Courthouse
Farwell, Texas
 
 
     
 
 
 Completed - 1916
Architect - Risser & Townes
Photo: Robert Deering 4/3/2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1907

COUNTY NAMED FOR: Martin Parmer, an early settler and Texas Revolution veteran.

COUNTY SEATS: Two - Parmerton and Farwell

COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Brothers Charles B. and John V. Farwell, who headed the Capitol Syndicate.

COURTHOUSES: Two - Parmerton 1907; Farwell 1916

STANDING: One 1916 Texas Renaissance courthouse built of brick.




1916 Courthouse
Photo: ca1925

ADDRESS: 401 3rd St, Farwell, Texas