Built 1873 Opened 1873 Phone +1 620-273-6618 | NRHP Reference # 71000304 Area 1 ha Added to NRHP 24 February 1971 | |
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Location On the square at S end of Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas Address 300 Pearl St, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845, USA Architectural styles Renaissance architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture, Italianate architecture Similar Chase County Historical, Kansas State Capitol, St Fidelis Catholic Church, Monument Rocks, The Keeper of the Plains | ||
The Chase County Courthouse in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas was built in 1873 and is the oldest operating courthouse in Kansas.
Overview
The courthouse was constructed from local limestone, and the three story winding staircase was constructed from local walnut trees. The architectural style has been described as Second Empire or Italian Renaissance Revival and Italianate.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The architect was John G. Haskell who was among the architects of the Kansas State Capitol.
Tours are available by appointment by contacting the Chase County Chamber of Commerce.
References
Chase County Courthouse (Cottonwood Falls, Kansas) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA