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12/18/2006: "100 Yrs: Courthouse Re-dedication Today, Dec 19"

(Photos courtesy the San Juan Historical Museum & the San Juan County Courthouse)

In the early 1900's the County Commissioners began discussing "a new and credible county building" to replace the inadequate old frame building then in use. The citizens of San Juan County approved a proposal by ten to one to build a stately new Courthouse. On December 17, 1906 the Auditor and Commissioners took possession of San Juan County Courthouse as the "House of Law and Order" (See story below for a history of the Courthouse).

One hundred years later, On December 19th, 2006 at 12 Noon the San Juan County Courthouse will be re-dedicated and celebrated. Join in at the Old Courtroom for a ceremony followed by the hanging of the Centennial Quilt.

The quilt is made of 100 squares designed and donated by community members. The quilt commemorates 100 years of the Courthouse and Fair and will be permanently displayed in the Courthouse.

The public is invited to the ceremonies for a Traditional High Tea Luncheon.

A "History of the Courthouse" is currently on display in the Courthouse lobby

For more information call Christine Miller at, 378-4310 or email to, info@sanjuancountyfair.org