Chase County Courthouse (Kansas)

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Chase County Courthouse
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LocationOn the square at S end of Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
Coordinates 38°22′21″N96°32′30″W / 38.37250°N 96.54167°W / 38.37250; -96.54167
Built1873
Architectural styleFrench Renaissance, Second Empire
NRHP reference No. 71000304 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 24, 1971

The Chase County Courthouse in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, was built in 1873 and is the oldest operating courthouse in Kansas. [2]

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Overview

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]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 "Chase County Courthouse". Chase County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Chase County Courthouse, Cottonwood Falls". Kansas Sampler Foundation. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2013.