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Historic building · Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
Chase County Courthouse
1873 limestone courthouse at the end of Cottonwood Falls’ main street, with a mansard roof, tower and a three-story spiral staircase.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Chase County Courthouse
The Chase County courthouse was built in 1873 from limestone quarried in the nearby hills, in the Second French Empire style, with a mansard roof and a small tower. It stands at the end of Broadway, Cottonwood Falls’ main street, and is the oldest courthouse in Kansas still used for its original purpose.
The building houses a three-story wooden spiral staircase, courtrooms with period furnishings and a tower view over the Cottonwood River valley. Guided tours, led by volunteers, tell the story of the county, cattle ranching and the town.
The brick street leading to the courthouse has shops, Flint Hills art galleries and a stone bridge over the river. Visits to the building are usually on weekdays and at some weekend times; check before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
On weekdays, when it’s easier to find a guided tour; in the late afternoon, for photos of the façade.
How to get there
It’s at the end of Broadway in downtown Cottonwood Falls, about 6 km from the prairie preserve visitor center.
Tip
Combine it with the prairie preserve on the same day and finish with a walk along Broadway and across the river bridge.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Chase County Courthouse
Which is the oldest courthouse in Kansas?
The Chase County courthouse in Cottonwood Falls, from 1873, still used as a courthouse.
Can you visit the Cottonwood Falls courthouse interior?
Yes, with guided tours by volunteers at certain times. Confirm before you go.
What’s near the Cottonwood Falls courthouse?
The brick main street with shops and galleries, the stone bridge over the Cottonwood River and, 6 km away, the prairie preserve.