1. How do I get an Official Texas Historical Marker for my property? The process starts with the PCHC. We help you research the history and determine if the site meets the age (usually 50+ years) and significance requirements. Applications are submitted annually to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) between September and November.

2. Can the PCHC give me money to fix my historic building? As a county commission, we do not provide direct grants or "handouts" for private repairs. However, we can guide you toward Federal and State Tax Credits for certified historic structures and help you find preservation grants you may qualify for.

3. Does having a historical marker mean I can’t change my house? In Texas, a marker is primarily honorific and educational. It does not give the PCHC or the State power to tell you what color to paint your house. However, if your building has a "Recorded Texas Historic Landmark" (RTHL) designation, you must notify the state before making exterior structural changes.

4. How do I join the Potter County Historical Commission? Members are officially appointed by the Potter County Commissioners Court every two years (typically in January of odd-numbered years). If there is a mid-term vacancy, we accept applications through our online Member Interest Form.

5. I found an arrowhead or old artifact on my land. What should I do? Contact our Archaeology Committee. We can help identify the item and, with your permission, record the site location in the state database. This doesn't take your land—it just ensures the history is documented before it's lost.

6. Can you help me find out who lived in my house 100 years ago? While we don't do private genealogy for hire, we can point you toward the best resources at the Amarillo Public Library and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum archives to help you do your own "house detective" work.

7. Where can I find the minutes from your last meeting? In the interest of transparency, all our approved meeting minutes and upcoming agendas are posted right here on our website under the "Transparency" tab and are also on file with the Potter County Clerk. They are also linked in the footer of the website.

8. Is the PCHC part of the Museum? No. While we often partner with the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum or local historical societies, we are an official arm of Potter County Government. Our focus is specifically on preservation and markers within the county lines.

9. How do I report a historical marker that is damaged or dirty? Please email us or use our contact form! Our Marker Committee performs regular maintenance, and we appreciate "citizen scouts" letting us know if a marker has been hit by a car, vandalized, or is leaning.

10. Do you give tours of the Potter County Courthouse? We occasionally host special "Open House" events and guided tours of several Potter County Buildings. Check our Events page or follow our Facebook page for announcements regarding upcoming tours of our historic 1932 Art Deco courthouse.  You can also subscribe to our calendar to have all our events right in your calendar!