Jefferson County is named for Thomas Jefferson, who was President of the United States from 1801 to 1809.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Stephens County
E – Love County
S – Montague County, Texas and Clay County, Texas
W – Clay County, Texas and Cotton County
Created: July 16, 1907 
County Seat:
Waurika 1907 – present
County Courthouse – Waurika
Location: 220 North Main Street / East D Avenue
Built: 1931 – 1932
Style: Art Deco
Architect: Layton, Hicks and Forsyth
Contractor: W L Scott & Sons
Description: The building faces east and is a four story buff colored brick and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Waurika. The east front of the square shaped building has a two story rectangular arch at the central entrance. Square areas of dark-toned brick beneath the windows provide contrast within the overall design. On the corners of the building are projecting sections rising to the top of the third story. The roof line is flat. In the interior, the County District Court courtroom is located at the northeast corner of the third story. The building houses the County District Court of the 5th Judicial District. A small addition has been constructed on the south side.
See: The architect, Layton and Forsyth ( and associated firms ), designed courthouses in Beckham County, Carter County, Craig County, Creek County, Grady County, Greer County, Harmon County, McIntosh County, Muskogee County, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma County, Pittsburg County and Washita County.
See: National Register of Historic Places – Jefferson County Courthouse
See: The 5th Judicial District includes Comanche County, Cotton County and Stephens County.
History: The county was created in 1907 and Ryan was selected as the county seat. The county seat was moved to Waurika in 1912. The county rented premises until the first and present courthouse was constructed in 1931 to 1932.
County Courthouse – Waurika
County District Court courthouse
Photos taken 2006 and 2010
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