Chase County Courthouse | |
Location: | On the square at S end of Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas |
Coordinates: | 38.3725°N -96.5417°W |
Built: | 1873 |
Architecture: | French Renaissance, Second Empire |
Added: | February 24, 1971 |
Refnum: | 71000304 |
The Chase County Courthouse in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas was built in 1873 and is the oldest operating courthouse in Kansas.[1]
The courthouse was constructed from local limestone, and the three-story winding staircase was constructed from local walnut trees.[2] 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.[2] 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.