The Potter County Courthouse Reflects 1930s Art Deco Style

The courthouse was built in the 1930s. It features Art Deco architecture. Art Deco is a bold, geometric style that was popular in Texas at that time. Many Texas counties built courthouses in this style during the same years. The building sits in downtown Amarillo and serves as the seat of county government. County officials and courts work there today.

The Texas Historical Commission keeps records on county courthouses across the state. If you want to learn about courthouse history or preservation, the THC has resources at thc.texas.gov. The Handbook of Texas also has a brief entry on the Potter County Courthouse.