Churchill County was created by the Territorial Legislature in 1861 but attached to Lyon County for judicial and revenue purposes. It was organized in 1864, with La Plata as county seat, then the seat moved to Stillwater in 1868 and remained there until Fallon became county seat on March 5, 1903. The Neo-Classical Churchill County Courthouse was constructed in 1903 on property donated by Warren and Addie Williams and John Oats. Contractor W.B. Wyrick built the wood building for $7,300 from plans and specifications by Reno architect Benjamin Leon. County Commissioners F.L. Small, Charles L. Allen, and E.S. Harriman completed and accepted the building on February 2, 1904. It is the only monumental wooden courthouse built in Nevada and has been in continuous use since opening.