Sherwood
The Old County Seat
State: Texas
County: Irion County
Founded: 1889
Abandoned: 1930s
Peak Population: 350
Sherwood was the original seat of Irion County. When the railroad bypassed it for Mertzon in 1911, the county seat followed. The magnificent 1901 stone courthouse remains as a community center/museum in a quiet, tree-shaded park.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Beautiful stone courthouse remains
- Lost county seat battle
- Located on Spring Creek
Location
Address: Spring Creek, TX
Coordinates: 31.2883, -100.8039