About this property
The Blaine County Courthouse in Watonga, Oklahoma was built in 1906, the year before Oklahoma received statehood. It has been asserted to be "one of the most imposing structures in Watonga" and it "serves as a landmark for both the town and the county," Blaine County. It has a large central dome, a pedimented entrance, and a pediment above its cornice whose tympanum is painted with spirals and the date "1906".
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 84002972. It was listed on August 22, 1984.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Blaine County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Blaine County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Blaine County Courthouse?
Blaine County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blaine County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Blaine County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Blaine County Courthouse?
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