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{{Infobox NRHP
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| location= Courthouse Sq., [[Cordell, Oklahoma]]
| location = Courthouse Sq., [[Cordell, Oklahoma]]
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| builder = Donathan & Moore
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The '''Washita County Courthouse''', located in Courthouse Square in [[New Cordell, Oklahoma|New Cordell]], is the [[county courthouse]] serving [[Washita County, Oklahoma|Washita County]], [[Oklahoma]]. The [[Classical Revival architecture|Classical Revival]] courthouse was built in 1910. It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on August 24, 1984.<ref name="nris"/>
The '''Washita County Courthouse''', located in Courthouse Square in [[New Cordell, Oklahoma|New Cordell]], is the [[county courthouse]] serving [[Washita County, Oklahoma|Washita County]], [[Oklahoma]]. The [[Classical Revival architecture|Classical Revival]] courthouse was built in 1910. It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on August 24, 1984.<ref name="nris"/>


==History==
==History==
When Washita County was established in 1892, an act of [[United States Congress|Congress]] designated [[Cloud Chief, Oklahoma|Cloud Chief]] as the county seat, and the county's first wood frame courthouse was built there. After the town of Cordell moved to the New Cordell townsite, city leaders petitioned for the county seat to be moved to New Cordell, which had a more central location and a better source of water. An election transferred the county seat to New Cordell in the late 1890s, and the original courthouse building was moved in 1900; after an extended legal battle, Congress legitimized the result of the election in 1904. A new wood frame courthouse was built in 1902; however, this building burned down in 1909. The present courthouse was built the following year. New Cordell's [[New Cordell Courthouse Square Historic District|business district]] developed around the courthouse, as the relocation of the county seat was a major economic stimulus for the city.<ref name=HD>{{cite web|last1=Meacham|first1=Maryjo|title=National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: New Cordell Courthouse Square Historic District|url=http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/98001592.pdf|publisher=[[National Park Service]]|accessdate=September 8, 2014|date=June 1, 1997}} [http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Photos/98001592.pdf Accompanied by photos].</ref>
When Washita County was established in 1892, an act of [[United States Congress|Congress]] designated [[Cloud Chief, Oklahoma|Cloud Chief]] as the county seat, and the county's first wood-frame courthouse was built there. After the town of Cordell moved to the New Cordell townsite, city leaders petitioned for the county seat to be moved to New Cordell, which had a more central location and a better source of water. An election transferred the county seat to New Cordell in the late 1890s, and the original courthouse building was moved in 1900; after an extended legal battle, Congress legitimized the result of the election in 1904. A new wood-frame courthouse was built in 1902; however, this building burned down in 1909. The present courthouse was built the following year. New Cordell's [[New Cordell Courthouse Square Historic District|business district]] developed around the courthouse, as the relocation of the county seat was a major economic stimulus for the city.<ref name=HD>{{cite web|last1=Meacham|first1=Maryjo|title=National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: New Cordell Courthouse Square Historic District|url={{NRHP url|id=98001592}}|publisher=[[National Park Service]]|accessdate=September 8, 2014|date=June 1, 1997}} {{NRHP url|id=98001592|title=Accompanied by photos|photos=y}}.</ref>


==Architecture==
==Architecture==
[[Solomon Andrew Layton]], one of Oklahoma's most significant early 20th century architects, and his firm designed the [[Classical Revival architecture|Classical Revival]] courthouse. The three-story courthouse is topped by a copper dome with clocks on all four sides. The two main entrances, located on the east and west sides, each feature stairways leading to massive [[portico]]es. Each portico has a triangular [[pediment]] supported by four [[Ionic column]]s. The first floor has a red brick exterior; a white [[water table]] separates it from the light brick upper floors. The courthouse's roof line features a copper [[entablature]] and projecting [[cornice]].<ref name=HD/><ref>{{cite web|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Washita County Courthouse|url=http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/84003452.pdf|publisher=[[National Park Service]]|accessdate=September 8, 2014}} [http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Photos/84003452.pdf Accompanied by photos].</ref>
[[Solomon Andrew Layton]], one of Oklahoma's most significant early 20th century architects, and his firm designed the [[Classical Revival architecture|Classical Revival]] courthouse. The three-story courthouse is topped by a copper dome with clocks on all four sides. The two main entrances, located on the east and west sides, each feature stairways leading to massive [[portico]]es. Each portico has a triangular [[pediment]] supported by four [[Ionic column]]s. The first floor has a red brick exterior; a white [[water table]] separates it from the light brick upper floors. The courthouse's roof line features a copper [[entablature]] and projecting [[cornice]].<ref name=HD/><ref>{{cite web|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Washita County Courthouse|url={{NRHP url|id=84003452}}|publisher=[[National Park Service]]|accessdate=September 8, 2014}} {{NRHP url|id=84003452|title=Accompanied by photos|photos=y}}.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Courthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Courthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:County courthouses in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:County courthouses in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Classical Revival architecture in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Neoclassical architecture in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Government buildings completed in 1910]]
[[Category:Government buildings completed in 1910]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Washita County, Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Washita County, Oklahoma]]
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Latest revision as of 14:47, 27 January 2022

Washita County Courthouse
The courthouse in 2015, following renovation.
Washita County Courthouse is located in Oklahoma
Washita County Courthouse
Washita County Courthouse is located in the United States
Washita County Courthouse
LocationCourthouse Sq., Cordell, Oklahoma
Coordinates35°17′27″N 98°59′22″W / 35.29083°N 98.98944°W / 35.29083; -98.98944
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1910 (1910)
Built byDonathan & Moore
ArchitectLayton, Wemyss, Smith & Hawk
Architectural styleClassical Revival
MPSCounty Courthouses of Oklahoma TR
NRHP reference No.84003452[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 24, 1984

The Washita County Courthouse, located in Courthouse Square in New Cordell, is the county courthouse serving Washita County, Oklahoma. The Classical Revival courthouse was built in 1910. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1984.[1]

History[edit]

When Washita County was established in 1892, an act of Congress designated Cloud Chief as the county seat, and the county's first wood-frame courthouse was built there. After the town of Cordell moved to the New Cordell townsite, city leaders petitioned for the county seat to be moved to New Cordell, which had a more central location and a better source of water. An election transferred the county seat to New Cordell in the late 1890s, and the original courthouse building was moved in 1900; after an extended legal battle, Congress legitimized the result of the election in 1904. A new wood-frame courthouse was built in 1902; however, this building burned down in 1909. The present courthouse was built the following year. New Cordell's business district developed around the courthouse, as the relocation of the county seat was a major economic stimulus for the city.[2]

Architecture[edit]

Solomon Andrew Layton, one of Oklahoma's most significant early 20th century architects, and his firm designed the Classical Revival courthouse. The three-story courthouse is topped by a copper dome with clocks on all four sides. The two main entrances, located on the east and west sides, each feature stairways leading to massive porticoes. Each portico has a triangular pediment supported by four Ionic columns. The first floor has a red brick exterior; a white water table separates it from the light brick upper floors. The courthouse's roof line features a copper entablature and projecting cornice.[2][3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Meacham, Maryjo (June 1, 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: New Cordell Courthouse Square Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved September 8, 2014. Accompanied by photos.
  3. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Washita County Courthouse". National Park Service. Retrieved September 8, 2014. Accompanied by photos.
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