Mendocino County | US Courthouses

Mendocino County is named for Antonio de Mandoza, who was a Viceroy of Spain.

Created: February 18, 1850

County Seat:

Ukiah 1850 – present

County Courthouse – Ukiah

Location: 100 North State Street / West Perkins Street

Built: 1949 – 1950

Style: Modern / Art Deco

Architect: C A Caulkins, Jr. of Santa Rosa

Contractor: Carl N Swenson

Description: The building faces east and is a four story structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of the city. The north and south wings project eastwards. The recessed center section has a wide set of steps leading to the entrance on the second story. The roof line is flat. On the west side is the old stone jail constructed in 1928.

Note: The first court was held in the Musical Hall on Main Street. In 1859, a contract was awarded to E Rathbun for $6,000 to build the first courthouse which was completed in 1860. In 1872, the second courthouse contract was awarded A P Petit whose plans were accepted and the building was completed in 1873. The building was razed in 1950 when the present courthouse was constructed.

Note: A proposed new courthouse is to be constructed on East Clay Street in 2017. The architect is Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP.

Fort Bragg Justice Center – Fort Bragg

Location: 700 South Franklin Street / Cypress Street

Built: 1990 – 1991

Style: Modern

Architect: Roland / Miller / Associates

Contractor: Joe Moura Construction

Description: The building faces west and is a one story green colored structure. The building is located in the center of the city. The west front of the rectangular shaped has a wide projecting porch at the center. The building has double windows. The roof is hipped.

Courthouses:

N – Humboldt County and Trinity County

E – Tehama County, Glenn County and Lake County

S – Sonoma County

W – Pacific Ocean