County Seat LbNA #45907 (ARCHIVED)

The town of Sherwood, TX was founded in 1886, and when Irion County was organized in 1889, it became the county's seat of government and a courthouse was built. The town received a post office in 1881, with William S. Kelly as first postmaster and by 1900 the population exceeded 300. However, when the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway built a line across the county in 1910, Sherwood was bypassed and the new railroad town of Mertzon was established. As was with many small towns bypassed in the early days of rail transportation, Sherwood was essentially doomed. Commerce soon began to move to Mertzon, and in 1939 the seat of government relocated there as well. Today, Sherwood is home to an estimated 73 residents; the former Irion County Courthouse, built in 1901, still stands at the center of town and functions as a community center. The post office was closed in 1974.
(From Wikipedia)

Clues: Take Hwy. 67 north from Mertzon a few miles to the turn-off for Ranch Road 72 to Sherwood. About a mile down this road, you will come to a stop sign at the intersection of Madison St. Turn right and proceed a few blocks to the old county courthouse, which will be on your left.

Park at the courthouse. Walk around to the north side of the building. Letterbox lies next to the west side of the steps, in the corner, under vines and a rock. Please rehide well. Enjoy!