Washita County Courthouse - Cordell, OK
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One of the most intriguing courthouses in Oklahoma. Called "The Grandfather of Oklahoma Courthouses."
Waymark Code: WM9R9Y
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2010
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The Washita County Courthouse in Cordell is one of the most fascinating courthouses you'll see. Addressed as 101 N. Main Street, the building is situated in the middle of the street, and vehicles must drive around it. It is the seat of government for this county of 11,520 citizens.
This is a three-story dark red brick building, in the Beaux-Arts Style. It is topped by a large central dome with a four-sided clock. The original clock was installed in 1914. In 1954, the clock works were removed and an electric clock added. There is no stairway to the dome. The caretaker must use a linemen's harness to ascend into the clock tower. The building was designed by Solomon Andrew Layton, who later would design the Oklahoma State Capitol building in Oklahoma City. The building was completed in 1911 and houses all of the Washita County offices and courts. The county jail is not located in this building.
Despite the donation of land in 1897, it wasn't until 1899 that county voters approved a move of the Washita County seat to Cordell from Cloud Chief, in the county's southeast corner.
The building is open from 8 to 4 daily
Phone: 580-832-3538
Year Built: 1911
Current Use of Building: County Courts and Offices
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Solomon Andrew Layton
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1911-present
Physical Address:
101 N. Main Street
Cordell, OK 73632
Hours:
M-F 8:00-4:00
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