National Register of Historic Places

McPherson County Courthouse

McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas
Listed
November 21, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76002264

About this property

The McPherson County Courthouse in McPherson, Kansas is a historic three-story courthouse that was built in 1893. It was added to the National Historic Register in 1976. It was designed by architect John G. Haskell. The building was built in 1893. It is Richardsonian Romanesque in style and is built of Cottonwood Limestone from quarries near Strong City in Chase County. It is 104 feet (32 m) by 71 feet (22 m) in plan. It has a square central bell and clock tower which rises to 105 feet (32 m). The main entrance of the courthouse is in the base of the tower and features a Syrian arch.

Location

McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas
38.36991, -97.66880

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was McPherson County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

McPherson County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1976.

What type of historic resource is McPherson County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for McPherson County Courthouse?

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

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