Guthrie in King County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
King County Courthouse
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017
1. King County Courthouse Marker
Created in 1876, King County organized in 1891. Its first courthouse, a two-story frame structure, was destroyed in 1905 by a tornado. The next house of justice, built of sandstone, burned in 1914. That same year, the county hired Fort Worth architect Ernest E. Churchill to design a new courts building. The two-story concrete structure served as the courthouse until 1982, when the county converted it to a library and built a new courthouse. The Classical Revival edifice exhibits prairie-style influences. Today, it remains a testament to the aspirations of early 20th-century King County residents.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Erected 1962 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2945.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 33° 37.137′ N, 100° 19.337′ W. Marker is in Guthrie, Texas, in King County. Marker is on South Baker Street (U.S. 83), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. King County (approx. 2.2 miles away).
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017
2. King County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017
3. King County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
