King County Courthouse (1962)

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 - 1962

King County Courthouse is a historical marker in Guthrie, King County, dedicated in 1962. It is one of 3 historical markers documented in King County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 6 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.6189, -100.3223 near Guthrie. The nearest cataloged historic site is King County Courthouse Library (1914) (courthouse), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include King County Courthouse, Guthrie Cemetery, and Leo Roark.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5269002945. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.