The Neoclassical style emerged as the predominant national choice for public buildings, particularly those designated for government purposes, such as courthouses, schools, and city halls.

From a statewide perspective, the extensive adoption of the Neoclassical style for civic buildings is well-documented through Arizona's county courthouses.

Collectively, these structures constitute a statewide representation of Neoclassical architecture and its prevalence in public buildings during the early twentieth century.

The architects responsible for the design of the Graham County Courthouse, Royal W. Lescher and John Rinker Kibbey, played a significant role in shaping the early twentieth-century architectural landscape of Arizona.

While working on the Graham County Courthouse in 1916, they were commissioned to design elementary schools in nearby communities such as Thatcher and Klondyke.

Positioned within a meticulously landscaped public square at the end of Main Street, the courthouse stands as a pivotal architectural feature in the surrounding downtown area.