Chase County Courthouse (Kansas)
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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″N 96°32′30″W / 38.37250°N 96.54167°WCoordinates: 38°22′21″N 96°32′30″W / 38.37250°N 96.54167°W |
| Built | 1873 |
| Architectural style | Italian Renaissance Revival, Italianate |
| NRHP Reference # | 71000304 |
| 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.
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 Italian Renaissance Revival and Italianate.
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.
Birdseye view of Cottonwood Falls, 1875
Clock Tower on the courthouse.
Sideview of the courthouse.
Close up view
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