National Register of Historic Places

Chase County Courthouse

Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas
Listed
February 23, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000304

About this property

The Chase County Courthouse in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, was built in 1873 and is the oldest operating courthouse in Kansas. 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 French Renaissance Revival. 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. Chase County, Kansas - Courthouse tour and history, video 8:30 Treynor Preservation Archived May 28, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Photographs Chase County Chamber Tour Information and Photographs

Location

Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas
38.37022, -96.54158

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Cartter Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Chase County National Bank
Industrial
0.1 mi
Cottonwood River Bridge
Industrial
0.3 mi
Wood House
Industrial
1.2 mi
Strong City Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Depot
Civil War
1.7 mi

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When was Chase County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Chase County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Chase County Courthouse?

Chase County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chase County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Chase County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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