Chase County Courthouse | |
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| Location | On the square at S end of Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas |
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| Coordinates | 38°22′21″N96°32′30″W / 38.37250°N 96.54167°W Coordinates: 38°22′21″N96°32′30″W / 38.37250°N 96.54167°W |
| Built | 1873 |
| Architectural style | French Renaissance, Second Empire |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000304 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 24, 1971 |
The Chase County Courthouse in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas was built in 1873 and is the oldest operating courthouse in Kansas. [2]
The courthouse was constructed from local limestone, and the three story winding staircase was constructed from local walnut trees. [3] 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. [1] [3] 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. [2]
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